English–French

“academic background” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kyʁsys/

Example

Elle a un cursus universitaire solide.

She has a solid university education.

Illustration for cursus (academic background)

How to say “academic background” in French

“Academic background” in French is cursus.

A structured record of academic stages viewed as one continuous course.

Full entry for cursus: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cursus

Son cursus universitaire comprend une maîtrise en physique.

Her university studies include a master's degree in physics.

Tips for using cursus

  • Cursus is common in formal educational contexts, while parcours or formation often sounds more natural in everyday speech.

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