French Conversation · Level 118
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French word
agrégation
Pronunciation
IPA/agʁegasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounteacher recruitment exam
Example
Elle prépare l'agrégation depuis deux ans.
She has been preparing for the teacher recruitment exam for two years.
More examples
Mon frère veut passer l'agrégation un jour.
My brother wants to take the agrégation exam someday.
Core concept
A highly selective subject-based gateway into the teaching profession.
Similar words
concours: A competitive exam held by a public authority to select applicants based on their scores.
examen: A test used to assess knowledge or ability and determine a result or grade.
diplôme: An official document proving completion of an educational program or award of a degree.
Definition in French
Concours d'État particulièrement exigeant destiné à sélectionner des enseignants pour l'enseignement secondaire et supérieur, avec spécialisation disciplinaire.
Word origin
The French noun agrégation comes through Latin aggregatio from aggregare, whose parts refer to bringing something into a group.
Usage tips
- A successful candidate is called agrégé or agrégée, with the ending agreeing with the person's gender.
Other meanings
- national competitive examinationnoun
Related words
- agrégéagrégation holdernoun