B2 adjective Neutre

diploma

/dɪˈploʊ.mə/

A formal document issued by an educational institution, such as a high school or university, certifying that a student has successfully completed a specific course of study or graduated. It often represents a qualification that is more vocational or shorter than a full degree.

Exemples

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She hung her high school diploma on the wall in her office.

She hung her high school diploma on the wall in her office.

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Applicants must provide a certified copy of their postgraduate diploma to be considered for the role.

Applicants must provide a certified copy of their postgraduate diploma to be considered for the role.

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I finally got my diploma, so let's go out and celebrate tonight!

I finally got my diploma, so let's go out and celebrate tonight!

Famille de mots

Nom
diploma
Adjectif
diploma-level
Apparenté
diplomate
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Diploma' as a 'Door-opener' - a document that opens the door to your career.

Quiz rapide

After finishing the six-month technical course, Mark was awarded a _______ in automotive repair.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : diploma

Exemples

1

She hung her high school diploma on the wall in her office.

everyday

She hung her high school diploma on the wall in her office.

2

Applicants must provide a certified copy of their postgraduate diploma to be considered for the role.

formal

Applicants must provide a certified copy of their postgraduate diploma to be considered for the role.

3

I finally got my diploma, so let's go out and celebrate tonight!

informal

I finally got my diploma, so let's go out and celebrate tonight!

4

The diploma program in environmental science focuses on practical fieldwork and data analysis.

academic

The diploma program in environmental science focuses on practical fieldwork and data analysis.

5

Having a specialized diploma in project management helped him secure a promotion.

business

Having a specialized diploma in project management helped him secure a promotion.

Famille de mots

Nom
diploma
Adjectif
diploma-level
Apparenté
diplomate

Collocations courantes

earn a diploma earn a diploma
high school diploma high school diploma
vocational diploma vocational diploma
diploma course diploma course
awarded a diploma awarded a diploma

Phrases Courantes

post-graduate diploma

a qualification taken after a bachelor's degree

advanced diploma

a higher level of vocational qualification

dual diploma

earning two diplomas simultaneously

Souvent confondu avec

diploma vs degree

A degree is usually a 3-4 year academic program at a university (BA/BSc), whereas a diploma is often shorter and more focused on specific skills.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'diploma' when referring to the physical certificate or the specific qualification level. In many countries, it is used specifically for vocational training or high school completion rather than university-level degrees.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'diploma' to refer to any university qualification, but in many systems, 'degree' is the correct term for Bachelor's or Master's programs.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Diploma' as a 'Door-opener' - a document that opens the door to your career.

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Origine du mot

From the Greek word 'diploma' meaning 'folded paper' or 'letter of recommendation'.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun: a diploma, two diplomas often followed by 'in' (e.g., a diploma in Graphic Design)
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Contexte culturel

In the United States, a 'diploma' almost always refers to high school graduation, while in the UK and Australia, it often refers to a specific level of higher education below a degree.

Quiz rapide

After finishing the six-month technical course, Mark was awarded a _______ in automotive repair.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : diploma

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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