French Word · Beginner
sans-grade
person relegated to the bottom of the social ladder
Pronunciation: /sɑ̃.ɡʁad/
Meaning
person relegated to the bottom of the social ladder
Example
C'était un des gagne-petit de la P. J., l'un de ceux qui, faute d'une certaine instruction de base, restent des sans-grades pendant toute leur vie.
He was one of the little men of the Criminal Police, one of those who, through the lack of a certain basic education, remain unpromoted all their lives.
Practice tips
- Practice sans-grade out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for beginner-level learners.