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first-class

UK
/ˌfɜːst ˈklɑːs/
US
/ˌfɝst ˈklæs/

Translations

first-classnoun
first-classes
pl
UK
/ˌfɜːst ˈklɑːs/
US
/ˌfɝst ˈklæs/
première classeDans les transports et, par extension, pour un service postal prioritaire ou plus rapide.
Tickets for first-class often include lounge access and extra luggage allowance.
Les billets de première classe incluent souvent l’accès au salon et une franchise de bagages supplémentaire.
mention très bienPour une réussite universitaire de niveau le plus élevé, notamment au Royaume-Uni.
She graduated with a first-class degree in engineering.
Elle a obtenu son diplôme d’ingénieur avec mention très bien.
Synonyms
first class
premium class
first cabin
premium
top class
top tier
upper class
first-classadjective
more first-class
Comp.
most first-class
Super.
de première classeS’emploie pour parler d’une qualité ou d’un niveau supérieur ; aussi pour les prestations ou les services de tout premier ordre.
The hotel provided first-class service to all its guests.
L’hôtel offrait un service de première classe à tous ses clients.
Additional translations
mention très bienAu sens britannique, pour un diplôme universitaire obtenu avec la meilleure distinction.
Synonyms
superior
excellent
top-notch
premium
first-rate
outstanding
exceptional
elite
Antonyms
second-class
inferior
substandard
first-classadverb
UK
/ˌfɜːst ˈklɑːs/
US
/ˌfɝst ˈklæs/
Used adverbially in constructions like "travel first-class", indicating manner.
en première classePour indiquer la classe de voyage ou un niveau de prestation supérieur.
They decided to fly first-class to celebrate their anniversary.
Ils ont décidé de voyager en première classe pour fêter leur anniversaire.
Synonyms
excellently
superbly
splendidly
brilliantly
outstandingly
exceptionally
admirably
superlatively
magnificently
remarkably

Definitions

first-classnoun
The highest class of accommodation or service, especially in transport such as planes, trains, or ships.
Tickets for first-class often include lounge access and extra luggage allowance.
A category of mail service that is faster and more expensive than standard mail.
He sent the package via first-class to ensure it arrived on time.
A grade or level of academic achievement, typically the highest in a university degree.
She graduated with a first-class degree in engineering.
first-classadjective
Of the highest quality or rank; excellent.
The hotel provided first-class service to all its guests.
Relating to the best or most expensive accommodations, especially in travel.
She always travels first-class when flying overseas.
Relating to or denoting the highest grade awarded for a university degree, especially in the UK.
She achieved a first-class honours degree in physics.
first-classadverb
In first-class accommodations or with first-class quality; in a top-tier manner.
They decided to fly first-class to celebrate their anniversary.
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