Niveau (en. Level)

/ni.vo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Scale of assessment or comparison.
The difficulty level of this test is high.
Le niveau de difficulté de ce test est élevé.
Position or rank in a hierarchy.
She has reached a high level in society.
Elle a atteint un niveau élevé dans la société.
Horizontal plane in a given space.
The apartments are located at different levels.
Les appartements sont situés à différents niveaux.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'nivellum', a diminutive of 'niveis' which means 'flat'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

standard of living
Quality and conditions of life of a person or a group.
niveau de vie
at a different level
At a different scale or in a different context.
à un niveau différent
to level up
To improve one's skills or situation.
monter en niveau

Related Words

upper level
A level that is higher than another.
niveau supérieur
minimal level
The lowest acceptable level.
niveau minimal
academic level
The degree of education or study attained.
niveau académique

Slang Meanings

gameplay level
This player is very strong; he has a high gameplay level.
Ce joueur est très fort, il a un niveau de jeu élevé.
Trying to level up
It is time to try to level up your skills.
Il est temps d'essayer de passer au niveau supérieur de tes compétences.