No. 4,169 in French
degré
"Degree" (level, stage, or unit of measurement).
In a sentence
Il fait 20 degrés aujourd'hui.
It is 20 degrees today.
Here, 'degré' is used to indicate a unit of measurement for temperature.
Je n'ai pas atteint le degré de préparation nécessaire pour l'examen.
I have not reached the necessary degree of preparation for the exam.
In this context, 'degré' refers to a level or extent of intensity or thoroughness.
Un degré supplémentaire d'effort peut produire de meilleurs résultats.
An additional degree of effort can yield better results.
Here, 'degré' signifies an additional measure or amount in reference to effort or contribution.
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