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La soutenance
The oral examination where a candidate defends their research before a jury. It is the mandatory final milestone for a master or doctorate, and it is open to the public.
Examples in context
Sa soutenance de doctorat aura lieu en juin
His doctoral defence will take place in June
Le jury a beaucoup apprécié sa soutenance
The jury greatly appreciated his defence
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