major

• Décrit quelque chose de très important, de grande envergure ou de sérieux par son échelle ou son impact.

Describes something that is very important, large, or serious in scale or effect.

1. Important or significantA2formal

   Very important, large, or serious in effect or scope.

   Important, significatif

   • This is a major decision for the company.
   • The storm caused major damage to the city.
   • She played a major role in the project's success.

   Synonymeschiefconsiderablecrucialimportantkeynotablenoteworthyprimaryprincipalprominentserioussignificantsizablesubstantialweighty

   Antonymesinsignificantminornegligibleslighttrivialunimportant

2. Large in size or scaleB1formal

   Considerable in size, extent, or degree.

   De grande ampleur

   • There has been a major increase in sales this quarter.
   • The highway underwent a major renovation.
   • He suffered a major heart attack.

   Synonymesbigconsiderableextensivegreatlargelarge-scalesignificantsizablesizeablesubstantial

   Antonymesinsignificantminorslightsmall

3. Primary or mainB1formal

   Being the most important or main element.

   principal, majeur

   • The major reason for the delay was the weather.
   • Her major concern is the safety of the children.
   • The major issue is funding.

   Synonymescentralchiefforemostkeyleadingmainpredominantprimaryprimeprincipal

   Antonymeslesserminorsecondarysubordinate

• Nom désignant un grade militaire supérieur à celui de capitaine et inférieur à celui de lieutenant-colonel, ou la principale discipline d'études choisie par un étudiant universitaire.

A noun referring to a military rank above captain and below lieutenant colonel, or a principal field of study chosen by a university student.

1. Military rankB1formal

   An officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, above captain and below lieutenant colonel.

   Commandant (grade militaire)

   • The major gave orders to the troops.
   • He was promoted to major after ten years of service.
   • Major Smith led the battalion during the exercise.

2. Academic field of studyA2formalamerican

   The main subject or field of study that a university student specializes in.

   domaine d'études principal

   • She chose biology as her major.
   • His major is computer science.
   • What is your major in college?

   Synonymesconcentrationcourse of studydisciplinefieldspecializationsubject

3. Important person or thingB2informal

   A person or thing that is significant or prominent in a particular context.

   Personne ou chose importante

   • He is a major in the music industry.
   • This event is a major in the city's calendar.
   • She is considered a major in the field of neuroscience.

   Synonymesbigwigcelebritydignitarynotablepersonagestar

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer la spécialisation dans une matière ou un domaine d'études, généralement au collège ou à l'université.

A verb used to indicate specializing in a particular subject or field of study, typically at a college or university.

1. Specialize in a subjectB1formalamerican

   To study a particular subject as one's main field of study at a college or university.

   Se spécialiser (dans une matière)

   • She majored in biology at Harvard University.
   • He decided to major in computer science after his first year.
   • Many students major in business administration.

   Synonymesconcentratefocusspecializestudy