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principal
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principal, le principal
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
1. (foremost)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
a. most important thing
Le principal pour Clara, c'est le bien-être de sa famille.The most important thing for Clara is the well-being of her family.
b. all that matters
Nous sommes tous en bonne santé, c'est le principal.We're all healthy; that's all that matters.
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
4. (education)
a. principal
La principale a fait un discours devant tous les collégiens et leurs parents.The principal gave a speech in front of all the middle school students and their parents.
b. head teacher (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Le principal va prendre sa retraite à la fin de l'année scolaire.The head teacher is retiring at the end of the school year.
c. headmaster (masculine) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Le principal a félicité les élèves pour leurs excellents résultats.The headmaster praised the students for their excellent marks.
d. headmistress (feminine) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
La principale était présente pour accueillir les élèves le jour de la rentrée.The headmistress was present to welcome the students on the first day of school.
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