Meaning of "rank" in English

"Rank" in English denotes a position within a hierarchy, a grading system, or the level of quality or standing someone or something holds. It often applies to members within organizations, such as military or corporate structures, indicating authority or seniority. Additionally, "rank" can describe the status of ideas, preferences, or other intangible attributes, often reflecting a comparison or categorization against other elements in a similar grouping.

Meaning of "rang" in French

In French, "rang" refers to a position or line in a sequence or hierarchy. It can denote an individual's status within a group, similar to how "rank" is used in English, but it also commonly describes physical arrangements, like rows of seats or objects placed in an orderly manner. Beyond hierarchical or structural connotations, "rang" signifies a level of importance or prominence within various contexts.

Pronunciation of "rank" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ræŋk]

Pronunciation Variations: While the pronunciation varies little in English, some regional accents might subtly alter the vowel sound, with certain American accents potentially closing the vowel to sound more like [rɛŋk].

Pronunciation of "rang" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [ʁɑ̃]

Pronunciation Variations: The French "rang" is pronounced consistently across France, though speakers of different regions, such as southern France or Canadian French, may have nuanced differences in the articulation of the nasal vowel.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The general held a high rank in the military.
    (Le général détenait un haut rang dans l'armée.)

  2. Her book quickly climbed to the top rank on the bestseller list.
    (Son livre a rapidement atteint le premier rang des meilleures ventes.)

  3. He was promoted to a managerial rank after years of service.
    (Il a été promu à un rang managérial après des années de service.)

  4. The chess player improved his rank with consistent practice.
    (Le joueur d'échecs a amélioré son rang grâce à une pratique régulière.)

  5. Our university ranks among the top in the country.
    (Notre université se classe parmi les meilleures du pays.)

  6. They disagreed about who should rank first in line.
    (Ils n'étaient pas d'accord sur qui devrait être au premier rang.)

  7. The soldiers lined up by rank for the procession.
    (Les soldats se sont alignés par rang pour la procession.)

  8. The CEO enjoys a privileged rank within the company.
    (Le PDG jouit d'un rang privilégié au sein de l'entreprise.)

  9. After the evaluations, her rank improved significantly.
    (Après les évaluations, son rang s'est considérablement amélioré.)

  10. The odor was strong due to the rank smell of the garbage.
    (L'odeur était forte à cause de la puanteur du rang des déchets.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "rank" in English

Synonyms: status, level, grade, position, order, class, standing, tier, echelon, hierarchy.

Antonyms: inferiority, disorganization, disorder, chaos, confusion.

Similar Words: rating, scale, spectrum, ladder, hierarchy.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "rang" in French

Synonyms: position, classement, ordre, file, grade, niveau, hiérarchie, place, échelon.

Antonyms: désordre, confusion, anarchie, désorganisation.

Similar Words: série, ligne, suite, place, positionnement.

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