French word

privilège

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁivilɛʒ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounprivilege

Example

C'est un privilège de travailler ici.

It is a privilege to work here.

Illustration for privilège (privilege)

More examples

Les anciens ont des privilèges que les nouveaux n'ont pas.

The old-timers have privileges that newcomers don't.

Core concept

A special pass that opens an opportunity or advantage unavailable to everyone.

Common phrases

  • accorder un privilège

    grant a privilege

  • profiter d'un privilège

    enjoy a privilege

Similar words

avantage: An advantage or benefit that improves one's position.
droit: A legally recognized right or position.
faveur: Assistance or favorable treatment received through someone's goodwill.

Definition in French

Droit ou avantage particulier dont bénéficie une personne ou un groupe, souvent lié à un statut ou à une faveur.

Word origin

Latin privilegium originally meant a law made for a particular person, from privus, meaning private, and lex, meaning law.

Usage tips

  • The pattern avoir le privilège de plus an infinitive expresses having the honor of doing something and is generally formal.

Other meanings

  • advantagenoun

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