privilege in French
privilege in French is privilège, privilégier — privilege means a special right, benefit, or advantage available to some people but not others.
privilege in French
privilège
(ecclesiastical law, now, chiefly, historical) An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope. [from 8th c.]
privilégier
(archaic, transitive) To grant some particular right or exemption to; to invest with a peculiar right or immunity; to authorize
What does "privilege" mean?
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noun A special right, benefit, or advantage available to some people but not others.
"Access to the exclusive lounge is a privilege reserved for first-class passengers."
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noun A rare or fortunate opportunity to do something.
"It was a privilege to meet the author in person."
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verb To give someone a special right or advantage.
"The policy privileges long-term employees over new hires."
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privilege in a sentence
- Access to the exclusive lounge is a privilege reserved for first-class passengers.
- Growing up with wealth gave her privileges many of her classmates never had.
- It was a privilege to meet the author in person.
- The policy privileges long-term employees over new hires.
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What is "privilege" in French?
"privilege" in French is privilège, privilégier. privilege means: A special right, benefit, or advantage available to some people but not others.
How do you use "privilege" in a sentence?
Example: "Access to the exclusive lounge is a privilege reserved for first-class passengers." In French, "privilege" is privilège, privilégier.
Are there other ways to say "privilege" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "privilege": privilège, privilégier.
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