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    Majeur (en. Major)

    /maʒœʀ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is recognized as being of legal age.
    At 18, he is finally of legal age.
    À 18 ans, il est enfin majeur.
    Who has more importance or seriousness.
    This problem deserves major attention.
    Ce problème mérite une attention majeure.
    In music, refers to a major tone or scale.
    This song is in a major key.
    Cette chanson est en tonalité majeure.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'maior', meaning greater.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a major element
    An essential or significant part.
    un élément majeur
    to have a major impact
    To have a significant influence.
    avoir un impact majeur
    a major change
    A significant transformation.
    un changement majeur
    a major problem
    A serious concern.
    un problème majeur

    Related Words

    mastery
    An excellent level of skill in a field.
    maîtrise
    major in law
    Referring to the state of being legally an adult.
    majeur en droit
    major musical
    Related to a scale that includes a major third.
    majeur musical

    Slang Meanings

    An adult who acts like a child.
    He is of legal age but behaves like a kid.
    Il est majeur mais il se comporte comme un gamin.
    Something really important in a casual context.
    That's a major fail!
    C'est un major fail !