concours

competition

noun kohn-KOOR Less Common

Also means

cooperation

Usage Note

Concours covers both 'competitive exam' and 'competition/contest'. In France, the concours system is how students enter elite schools (grandes écoles) — passing the concours is a major life milestone. The final s is silent and the word is the same in singular and plural.

Examples

"Elle a réussi le concours d'entrée."

Natural Translation

She passed the entrance exam.

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