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    Priviléges (en. Privileges)

    /pʁi.vi.leʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Advantage or special right that a person has.
    The privileges of the nobility were often criticized by the lower classes.
    Les priviléges des nobles étaient souvent critiqués par les classes populaires.
    Advantage due to a high social status.
    He benefited from privileges because of his position in the company.
    Il a bénéficié de priviléges à cause de sa position dans l'entreprise.
    Special rights granted by an authority.
    Diplomatic privileges protect ambassadors.
    Les priviléges diplomatiques protègent les ambassadeurs.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'privilegium', which means 'special law'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have privileges
    To benefit from special advantages.
    avoir des priviléges
    to take one's privileges
    To act according to one's rights or advantages.
    prendre ses priviléges
    to lose one's privileges
    To have certain advantages taken away.
    perdre ses priviléges

    Related Words

    privileged
    A person benefiting from privileges.
    privilégié
    unfair
    Someone regarded as not respecting equality.
    injuste
    favoritism
    Granting privileges to some at the expense of others.
    favoritisme

    Slang Meanings

    A little boost.
    He got a little boost to get that job.
    Il a eu un petit coup de pouce pour obtenir ce poste.
    Being in the club.
    If you know the boss, you're already in the club.
    Si tu connais le patron, tu es déjà dans le club.