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    Échelons (en. Echelons)

    /eʃ.lɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Levels in a hierarchy, often used to designate positions or ranks.
    The echelons of the company allow employees to be classified according to their experience.
    Les échelons de l'entreprise permettent de classer les employés selon leur expérience.
    Arrangement in the shape of steps, generally used in a military context.
    The soldiers line up in echelons to march.
    Les militaires s’alignent en échelons pour effectuer la marche.
    Series of steps or stairs.
    The garden is designed with echelons to facilitate climbing.
    Le jardin est conçu avec des échelons pour faciliter la montée.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'eschelon', of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Latin 'scala' which means ladder.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to climb the echelons
    To progress within a hierarchy.
    grimper les échelons
    to be on the same echelon
    To have the same level or position.
    être sur le même échelon
    the echelons of success
    The different levels necessary for success.
    les échelons de la réussite

    Related Words

    hierarchy
    System for organizing people or things according to levels or ranks.
    hiérarchie
    ladder
    Instrument used to measure distance or to ascend.
    échelle
    steps
    Construction elements that allow for ascent or descent.
    marches

    Slang Meanings

    To rise through the ranks.
    He managed to climb the echelons thanks to his hard work.
    Il a réussi à se hisser dans les échelons grâce à son travail acharné.
    To be at the top.
    After years of work, she is finally at the top of the echelons.
    Après des années de travail, elle se trouve enfin au sommet des échelons.