major

/ma.ʒɔʁ/
1.
nounmasculine

top student; the person who ranks first in a graduating class or competitive exam

Elle a fini major de sa promo à Polytechnique.

She finished top of her class at Polytechnique.

Synonyms:major de promotion, premier de la promotion, lauréat
2.
nounmasculine

a military rank in the French armed forces (highest non‑commissioned officer rank)

Le major a donné des instructions aux soldats.

The major gave instructions to the soldiers.