dean in French
dean in French is doyen, doyenne — dean means a senior official at a university or college, often heading a faculty or overseeing student affairs.
dean in French
doyen
doyen
The senior member of some group of people.
doyenne
The senior member of some group of people.
What does "dean" mean?
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noun A senior official at a university or college, often heading a faculty or overseeing student affairs.
"The dean of the law school opened the ceremony."
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noun A senior clergy member in charge of a cathedral chapter, ranking below a bishop.
"The dean led the service in the bishop's absence."
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noun The most senior or longest-serving member of a group.
"As the dean of the orchestra, she had played under every conductor the group had hired."
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dean in a sentence
- The dean of the law school opened the ceremony.
- Students with grievances could appeal to the dean.
- The dean led the service in the bishop's absence.
- The dean of the cathedral welcomed pilgrims at the west door.
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What is "dean" in French?
"dean" in French is doyen, doyenne. dean means: A senior official at a university or college, often heading a faculty or overseeing student affairs.
How do you use "dean" in a sentence?
Example: "The dean of the law school opened the ceremony." In French, "dean" is doyen, doyenne.
Are there other ways to say "dean" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "dean": doyen, doyenne.
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