senior

• Décrit une personne qui est plus âgée ou qui a un rang, un statut ou une ancienneté supérieure.

Describes someone who is older or of higher rank or status.

1. Older in ageA2formal

   Having a greater age; older.

   Plus âgé

   • She is senior to me by two years.
   • The senior members of the family gathered for the reunion.
   • He is the senior citizen in our neighborhood.

   Synonymeselder

   Antonymesjunior

2. Higher in rank or positionB1formal

   Having a higher position, rank, or level of authority.

   Supérieur en rang ou en grade

   • He holds a senior position in the company.
   • The senior officer made the final decision.
   • She was promoted to senior manager last year.

   Synonymeschiefhigh-rankingrankingsuperior

   Antonymesinferiorjuniorsubordinate

3. Relating to final yearA2formal

   Relating to the final year of study at a school, college, or university.

   de dernière année

   • She is a senior student at the university.
   • The senior class is planning the graduation ceremony.
   • He took his senior exams last week.

   Antonymesfreshmanjuniorsophomore

• Nom désignant une personne plus âgée, plus expérimentée ou occupant un rang supérieur, souvent utilisé dans les contextes d'âge, de statut professionnel ou de niveau d'études.

A noun referring to a person who is older, higher in rank, or more experienced than others, often used in contexts of age, job position, or educational status.

1. Older personA2formal

   A person who is older than another, especially in a family or social context.

   aîné

   • The seniors in the community often gather at the park.
   • He is a senior by ten years.
   • Respect for seniors is important in many cultures.

   Synonymeselder

   Antonymesjuniorminoryoungster

2. Student in final yearA2formalamerican

   A student in the final year of high school or college.

   Élève ou étudiant en dernière année

   • She is a senior at the local high school.
   • The seniors are preparing for their graduation ceremony.
   • As a senior, he has more privileges than the freshmen.

   Synonymesfinalist

   Antonymesfreshmanjuniorsophomore

3. B1formal

   A person who holds a higher rank or position within an organization.

   Personne de rang supérieur

   • The senior in the department made the final decision.
   • He was promoted to senior after five years of service.
   • The seniors are responsible for mentoring new employees.

   Synonymesbosschiefhigher-upmanagerprincipalsuperiorsupervisor

   Antonymesjuniorsubordinate