French word

cursus

Pronunciation

IPA/kyʁsys/

Meaning

  • masculine nounacademic background

Example

Elle a un cursus universitaire solide.

She has a solid university education.

Illustration for cursus (academic background)

More examples

Son cursus universitaire comprend une maîtrise en physique.

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • cursus universitaire

    university studies

Similar words

parcours: The path taken through academic studies or professional work.
formation: Teaching and practical training that develop expertise in a particular area.

Definition in French

Ensemble des études et des diplômes qu'une personne a obtenus, formant son parcours scolaire ou universitaire.

Word origin

French adopted cursus from Latin cursus, a noun related to currere, 'to run', with the older sense of a course or progression behind its educational use.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • careernoun
  • curriculumnoun

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