B2 verb Formel

rector

/ˈrektə(r)/

A rector is the head of certain universities, colleges, or schools, responsible for administrative and academic leadership. In a religious context, it refers to a member of the clergy who has charge of a parish or a specific religious institution.

Exemples

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1

The local rector is very involved in the community's charity events.

The local rector is very involved in the community's charity events.

2

The Rector Magnificus will officially open the academic year next Monday.

The Rector Magnificus will officially open the academic year next Monday.

3

My dad's meeting with the rector to talk about the school's new sports hall.

My dad's meeting with the rector to talk about the school's new sports hall.

Famille de mots

Nom
rector
Adjectif
rectorial
Apparenté
rectorate
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'direct'. A rector is like a director who 'rectifies' (sets right) the path of the university or parish.

Quiz rapide

The university ___ announced a major increase in research funding for the next semester.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : rector

Exemples

1

The local rector is very involved in the community's charity events.

everyday

The local rector is very involved in the community's charity events.

2

The Rector Magnificus will officially open the academic year next Monday.

formal

The Rector Magnificus will officially open the academic year next Monday.

3

My dad's meeting with the rector to talk about the school's new sports hall.

informal

My dad's meeting with the rector to talk about the school's new sports hall.

4

Academic policy is ultimately determined by the board and the university rector.

academic

Academic policy is ultimately determined by the board and the university rector.

5

The rector signed the partnership agreement on behalf of the institution.

business

The rector signed the partnership agreement on behalf of the institution.

Famille de mots

Nom
rector
Adjectif
rectorial
Apparenté
rectorate

Collocations courantes

university rector university rector
newly appointed rector newly appointed rector
rector's office rector's office
parish rector parish rector
acting rector acting rector

Phrases Courantes

Rector Magnificus

Great Rector (honorific title)

office of the rector

the administrative department or the role itself

rectoral election

an election to choose a rector

Souvent confondu avec

rector vs director

A director is a general term for someone in charge of a project or company, while a rector is specific to academia or the church.

rector vs dean

A dean usually leads a specific department or faculty, whereas a rector leads the entire university.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'rector' specifically when referring to the top leader of European or some Catholic/Episcopal educational or religious institutions. In the US, 'president' is more common for university heads.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'director' for university heads because of direct translations from other languages, but 'rector' is the precise term in many British and European contexts.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'direct'. A rector is like a director who 'rectifies' (sets right) the path of the university or parish.

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Origine du mot

From Latin 'rector' meaning 'guider or ruler', from 'regere' (to rule or lead).

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural: rectors Often capitalized when used as a title (e.g., Rector Smith)
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Contexte culturel

In Scotland and many parts of Europe, the Rector of a university is often a high-ranking official or a student-elected representative, which carries significant prestige.

Quiz rapide

The university ___ announced a major increase in research funding for the next semester.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : rector

Expressions liées

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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