French Conversation · Level 94
58 words
French word
intermédiaire
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃tɛʁmedjɛʁ/
Meaning
- adjectiveintermediate
Example
Le cours intermédiaire commence demain.
The intermediate course starts tomorrow.
More examples
Les exercices du niveau intermédiaire sont plus difficiles.
The exercises at the intermediate level are more difficult.
Core concept
A bridge point between two sides, levels, or steps rather than either extreme.
Common phrases
cours intermédiaire de conversation
intermediate conversation course
exercice intermédiaire
intermediate exercise
Similar words
débutant: A beginning stage with only basic skills.
avancé: A more advanced stage with extensive knowledge and strong skills.
moyen: A moderate level without notable strengths or weaknesses.
Definition in French
Qui indique une position ou un degré situé entre deux extrémités, par exemple entre débutant et avancé, et qui sert à qualifier un niveau, une étape ou une solution transitoire.
Word origin
French intermédiaire comes from Latin intermediarius through earlier French forms, with a meaning centered on being between two points.
Usage tips
- As a noun, un intermédiaire or une intermédiaire can mean a go-between, so context distinguishes a level from a person.
Other meanings
- intermediarynoun
Opposites
- avancéadvancedadjective