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 !