English–French

“position” in French

French

Alsoposition

Pronunciation

IPA/gʁad/

Example

Il occupe un grade important dans l'entreprise.

He holds an important position in the company.

Illustration for grade (position)

How to say “position” in French

“Position” in French is grade.

A rung on an organizational ladder, marking a person's place in its hierarchy.

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

Example sentences with grade

Elle a obtenu un grade supérieur après l'examen.

She earned a higher rank after the exam.

Tips for using grade

  • French grade often means rank, not a school mark; school marks are usually called notes, and a school year is an année scolaire.

Other French words for “position”

La position de la lampe près de la fenêtre est parfaite.

The position of the lamp near the window is perfect.

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