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senior in French

senior in French is aîné, supérieur, ancien — senior means higher in rank, age, or status.

senior in French

aîné
adj
Older.
supérieur
noun
Someone older than someone else (with possessive). [from 15th c.]
ancien
noun
Someone seen as deserving respect or reverence because of their age. [from 14th c.]

What does "senior" mean?

  1. adj Higher in rank, age, or status.
    "Only senior staff are allowed to approve large spending requests."
  2. noun A student in their final year of high school or university.
    "Every senior at the school helps organise the spring dance."
  3. noun An older person, especially one of retirement age.
    "The library runs a weekly coffee morning for seniors in the town."
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senior in a sentence

  • Only senior staff are allowed to approve large spending requests.
  • She was promoted to senior partner last year.
  • Every senior at the school helps organise the spring dance.
  • My brother is a senior and already planning for university.

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What is "senior" in French?
"senior" in French is aîné, supérieur, ancien. senior means: Higher in rank, age, or status.
How do you use "senior" in a sentence?
Example: "Only senior staff are allowed to approve large spending requests." In French, "senior" is aîné, supérieur, ancien.
Are there other ways to say "senior" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "senior": aîné, supérieur, ancien.
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