privileged

UK
/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒd/
US
/ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Translations

privilegedadjective
more privileged
Comp.
most privileged
Super.
UK
/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒd/
US
/ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/
She grew up in a privileged family, with access to the best education and resources.
Elle a grandi dans une famille privilégiée, avec accès à la meilleure éducation et aux meilleures ressources.
confidentielDans le domaine juridique.
The lawyer refused to disclose the privileged correspondence.
L’avocat a refusé de divulguer la correspondance confidentielle.
Additional translations
privilegedpast participle
UK
/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒd/
US
/ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/
Used as the past participle of the verb “privilege”, functioning adjectivally.
Only a privileged few were invited to the ceremony.
Seuls quelques privilégiés ont été invités à la cérémonie.
privilegeverb

privileged

Past Simple

privileged
Past Simple
privileged
Past Participle
privileging
Gerund
UK
/ˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒ/
US
/ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/
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.
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.

Definitions

privilegedadjective
Having special rights, advantages, or immunities.
She grew up in a privileged family, with access to the best education and resources.
Having an advantage that others do not have.
Being fluent in multiple languages is a privileged skill in the global job market.
(Law) Of information or communication: protected by legal privilege and therefore confidential.
The lawyer refused to disclose the privileged correspondence.
privilegedpast participle
Granted special rights, advantages, or immunities.
Only a privileged few were invited to the ceremony.
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.