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    Privilégié (en. Privileged)

    /pʁi.vi.le.ʒje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who has advantages or privileges compared to others.
    The students of this school are often considered privileged.
    Les élèves de cette école sont souvent considérés comme privilégiés.
    Who is favored in a certain context.
    He grew up in a privileged environment.
    Il a grandi dans un milieu privilégié.
    Who has received benefits or favors.
    She had a privileged education thanks to her parents.
    Elle a eu une éducation privilégiée grâce à ses parents.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be privileged
    Refers to a person who benefits from privileges.
    être privilégié
    privileged caste
    A group that has advantages specifically granted.
    caste privilégiée
    privileged condition
    A situation where a person has considerable advantages.
    condition privilégiée

    Related Words

    privilege
    Advantage or right granted to someone.
    privilège
    exclusive
    Which is reserved for a small group.
    exclusif
    favoritism
    To grant favors to certain people.
    favoritisme

    Slang Meanings

    A bit pejorative to designate someone as spoiled.
    He thinks he is superior; he is just a privileged one.
    Il se croit supérieur, ce n'est qu'un privilégié.
    Used to criticize those who have too many advantages.
    In this society, it is the privileged who dictate their laws.
    Dans cette société, c'est les privilégiés qui dictent leurs lois.