French Conversation · Level 64
75 words
French word
diplômé
Pronunciation
IPA/diplome/
Meaning
- masculine noungraduate
Example
C'est un diplômé de cette université.
He is a graduate of this university.
More examples
C'est un diplômé en droit.
He is a law graduate.
Core concept
A person whose completed studies have resulted in an official credential.
Common phrases
un diplômé de
a graduate of ___
un diplômé en
a graduate in ___
un diplômé récent
a recent graduate
Similar words
étudiant: A person enrolled in and studying at a school.
diplôme: An official certificate proving completion of studies or training.
ancien élève: A person who formerly attended a particular school.
Definition in French
Personne titulaire d'un diplôme délivré après une formation ou des études.
Word origin
The noun diplômé comes from the past participle of diplômer, which was formed from diplôme for a person who has received a diploma.
Usage tips
- French uses diplômé de for an institution and diplômé en for a field, as in diplômé de cette université and diplômé en droit.