Thèse (en. Thesis)

/tɛz/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An original research work carried out to obtain an academic degree.
He wrote his thesis on the impact of climate change.
Il a écrit sa thèse sur l'impact du changement climatique.
The research proposition that puts forward a main idea in a debate.
His thesis argues that economic inequalities increase poverty.
Sa thèse soutient que les inégalités économiques augmentent la pauvreté.
A written document submitted to a university for a degree.
She defended her thesis before a panel of experts.
Elle a soutenu sa thèse devant un jury d'experts.

Etymology

From the Greek 'thesis', meaning 'to place' or 'to position'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Defend a thesis
To defend or argue a proposition in a debate.
soutenir une thèse
Doctoral thesis
Research work to obtain the title of doctor.
thèse de doctorat
Master's thesis
Research work to obtain a master's degree.
thèse de maîtrise

Related Words

Dissertation
A written research work, usually shorter than a thesis.
dissertation
Memoir
A research document defended for obtaining a degree, often at a level lower than a thesis.
mémoire
University
Higher education institution where theses are written.
université

Slang Meanings

Express thesis
He did an express thesis to meet the deadline.
Il a fait une thèse express pour respecter le délai imparti.
Solid thesis
His thesis is so well documented, it's a solid thesis.
Sa thèse est si bien documentée, c’est une thèse en béton.