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    Major (en. Major)

    /ma.ʒœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something of the highest importance.
    He made a major choice in his career.
    Il a fait un choix majeur dans sa carrière.
    Which is superior in size or quantity.
    This decision had a major impact on the company.
    Cette décision a eu un impact majeur sur l'entreprise.
    Refers to a certain level of higher education.
    She is majoring in biology.
    Elle est en majeure en biologie.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'major', comparative of 'magnus' meaning 'large'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a major problem
    a problem of great importance
    un problème majeur
    a major event
    a significant event
    un événement majeur
    a major change
    an important change
    un changement majeur

    Related Words

    major
    who has significant importance
    majeur
    steward
    person in charge of domestic affairs in a house
    majordome
    majoritarian
    individual with the right to vote
    majeuritaire
    majors
    main courses in a study program
    majeures

    Slang Meanings

    Can refer to something really cool or impressive.
    This party was major!
    Cette fête était major !
    Used to refer to someone who has style.
    Look at his style, he's so major!
    Regarde son look, il est trop major !