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.
