principal, le principal
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. principal
Mon travail d’enseignant est ma principale source de revenus.My job as a teacher is my principal source of income.
b. main
Le principal problème dans cette région est l’accès à l’eau potable.The main problem in this region is access to drinking water.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
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. principal
Le principal du prêt doit être remboursé intégralement pour éviter des intérêts supplémentaires.The principal on the loan must be repaid in full to avoid additional interest charges.
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).
masculine or feminine noun
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
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(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
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
(masculine)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Le principal a félicité les élèves pour leurs excellents résultats.The headmaster praised the students for their excellent marks.
d. headmistress
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(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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