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major

UK
/ˈmeɪdʒə/
US
/ˈmeɪdʒɚ/

Translations

majoradjective
more major
Comp.
most major
Super.
UK
/ˈmeɪ.dʒə/
US
/ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/
majeurPlus grand, plus important; également pour un problème ou un événement grave.
The major cities in the country are experiencing rapid growth.
Les villes majeures du pays connaissent une croissance rapide.
majeurEn musique, pour une tonalité, une gamme ou un intervalle.
The symphony was composed in a major key, giving it an uplifting feel.
La symphonie a été composée dans une tonalité majeure, ce qui lui donnait une impression entraînante.
Additional translations
principalDans le sens de « domaine d’études principal ».
Synonyms
important
significant
principal
main
chief
key
primary
paramount
notable
substantial
Antonyms
minor
majornoun
majors
pl
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majorGrade militaire.
The major led his troops with confidence during the mission.
Le major a dirigé ses troupes avec assurance pendant la mission.
spécialitéÀ l’université, domaine principal d’études.
She decided to choose biology as her major because of her interest in genetics.
Elle a décidé de choisir la biologie comme spécialité, car elle s’intéressait à la génétique.
majeurEn musique, notamment pour une tonalité ou un mode.
The symphony was composed in C major, giving it an uplifting and cheerful tone.
La symphonie a été composée en do majeur, ce qui lui donnait un ton entraînant et joyeux.
majeurPersonne ayant atteint la majorité légale.
As a major, he was eligible to vote in the upcoming election.
En tant que majeur, il était autorisé à voter lors de l’élection à venir.
MajeurSport; pour les tournois les plus prestigieux, surtout en golf et en tennis.
After years of trying, she finally captured her first major at Wimbledon.
Après des années d’efforts, elle a enfin remporté son premier Majeur à Wimbledon.
Synonyms
chief
leader
head
principal
director
commander
captain
foremost
important person
majorverb
majored
Past Simple
majored
Past Participle
majoring
Gerund
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US
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se spécialiserÀ l’université; se construit normalement avec « en ».
She decided to major in biology because of her interest in genetics.
Elle a décidé de se spécialiser en biologie en raison de son intérêt pour la génétique.
Synonyms
specialize (in)
concentrate (in/on)
focus (on)
pursue (a major in)
study (mainly)

Definitions

majoradjective
Greater in size, extent, or importance.
The major cities in the country are experiencing rapid growth.
Significant or serious in nature.
The company faced a major setback when their product failed to meet safety standards.
Pertaining to a field of study chosen as a primary focus in college or university.
She decided to pursue a major course in biology.
In music, relating to a scale, interval, or key that is characterized by a specific pattern of whole and half steps, typically conveying a bright or happy sound.
The symphony was composed in a major key, giving it an uplifting feel.
majornoun
A commissioned military officer ranking above a captain and below a lieutenant colonel.
The major led his troops with confidence during the mission.
A student's principal field of study in a university or college.
She decided to choose biology as her major because of her interest in genetics.
A musical key, scale, or mode that is generally perceived as having a bright or happy sound.
The symphony was composed in C major, giving it an uplifting and cheerful tone.
A person of full legal age.
As a major, he was eligible to vote in the upcoming election.
A major sporting tournament, especially one of the most prestigious championships in professional golf or tennis, or (in the plural) the highest professional league in a sport.
After years of trying, she finally captured her first major at Wimbledon.
majorverb
To specialize in a particular subject or field of study in college or university.
She decided to major in biology because of her interest in genetics.
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