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    Principal (en. Main)

    /pʁɛ̃.si.pal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who holds the highest position in an educational institution (e.g., high school, school).
    The principal of the school decided to organize a meeting.
    Le principal de l'école a décidé d'organiser une réunion.
    The base amount of a loan without the interest.
    She repaid the principal of her loan.
    Elle a remboursé le principal de son prêt.
    adjective
    Having the most importance in a certain field.
    The main objective of this project is sustainability.
    L'objectif principal de ce projet est la durabilité.
    Relating to the main source of information.
    We need to focus on the main data.
    Nous devons nous concentrer sur la donnée principale.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'principalis', from 'principis', meaning 'first'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the principal
    the person with the highest authority in an institution.
    le principal
    the principal amount
    the base amount of a capital or a loan.
    le montant principal
    from a principal point of view
    in a manner that considers the most important element.
    d'un point de vue principal

    Related Words

    principality
    Region or state ruled by a prince.
    principauté
    mainly
    Mainly or essentially.
    principalement
    to principalize
    To make principal, to highlight as essential.
    principaliser

    Slang Meanings

    The boss
    He makes all the decisions; he is the principal in the team.
    Il prend toutes les décisions, c'est le principal dans l'équipe.
    The big boss
    She is the principal; everyone has to report to her.
    Elle est la principale, tout le monde doit lui rendre des comptes.