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privilege

UK
/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒ/
US
/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒ/

Translations

privilegenoun
privileges
pl
UK
/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒ/
US
/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒ/
privilègeDroit ou avantage spécial accordé à une personne ou à un groupe.
Having access to the executive lounge is a privilege reserved for first-class passengers.
Avoir accès au salon exécutif est un privilège réservé aux passagers de première classe.
Additional translations
privilègeDroit ou immunité juridique protégeant certaines communications ou certains actes contre la divulgation ou l’examen.
Synonyms
benefit
exemption
special treatment
perquisite
favor
right
entitlement
advantage
privilegeverb
privileged
Past Simple
privileged
Past Participle
privileging
Gerund
UK
/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒ/
US
/ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/
privilégierAccorder plus d’importance à quelque chose qu’à une autre chose.
The curriculum privileges critical thinking over rote memorization.
Le programme privilégie la pensée critique plutôt que l’apprentissage par cœur.
privilégierAccorder un avantage particulier ou un traitement de faveur.
The company decided to privilege senior employees with additional vacation days.
L’entreprise a décidé de privilégier les employés seniors en leur accordant des jours de congé supplémentaires.
Synonyms
entitle
authorize
allow
permit
bestow
accord
endow
favor
empower
exempt
afford
grant
privilegeadjective
UK
/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒ/
US
/ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/
Attributive use of the noun ‘privilege’ before another noun, chiefly in computing and legal contexts.
privilégiéS’emploie surtout de façon attributive, notamment pour l’accès, les droits ou les permissions.
Privileged access is required to modify the system settings.
Un accès privilégié est nécessaire pour modifier les paramètres du système.

Definitions

privilegenoun
A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.
Having access to the executive lounge is a privilege reserved for first-class passengers.
A special opportunity to do something that makes you proud.
It was a privilege to meet the president during the award ceremony.
A legal right or immunity protecting certain communications or actions from disclosure or scrutiny.
Under attorney–client privilege, the lawyer cannot reveal the contents of their conversations.
privilegeverb
To grant a special right or advantage to someone.
The company decided to privilege senior employees with additional vacation days.
To give greater importance to (one thing) over another; to prioritize.
The curriculum privileges critical thinking over rote memorization.
privilegeadjective
Used attributively: relating to or involving special rights, permissions, or controlled access to resources.
Privilege escalation vulnerabilities can allow attackers to gain administrative control.
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