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    Degrés (en. Degrees)

    /deɡʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Unit of measurement for angles.
    A right angle measures 90 degrees.
    Un angle droit mesure 90 degrés.
    Unit of measurement for temperature.
    Today, it is 30 degrees Celsius.
    Aujourd'hui, il fait 30 degrés Celsius.
    Indication of level or position in a hierarchical system.
    He obtained a third degree diploma.
    Il a obtenu un diplôme de troisième degré.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'gradus', meaning 'step' or 'degree'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to the precise degree
    precisely, without any approximation.
    au degré près
    degree of importance
    level of meaning or value.
    degré d'importance
    degree of difficulty
    level of complexity of a task.
    degré de difficulté

    Related Words

    grade
    Level or rank obtained through evaluation.
    grade
    temperature
    Measurement of heat or cold.
    température
    angle
    Form between two lines meeting at a point.
    angle

    Slang Meanings

    A play on words about different temperatures.
    Hey, it's hot like a degree at the beach!
    Hey, c'est chaud comme un degré à la plage !
    Express an intensity or seriousness.
    It's serious, that's a 10 degrees situation!
    C'est du sérieux, là c'est du 10 degrés !