English–French

“bachelor's degree” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/lisɑ̃s/

Example

Elle a obtenu une licence en biologie l'année dernière.

She obtained a bachelor's degree in biology last year.

Illustration for licence (bachelor's degree)

How to say “bachelor's degree” in French

“Bachelor's degree” in French is licence.

A university milestone marking the completed first cycle of higher education.

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

Example sentences with licence

Sa licence en droit lui a permis de trouver un emploi.

Her bachelor's degree in law enabled her to find a job.

Tips for using licence

  • Licence is feminine, so standard forms include une licence and cette licence.

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