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the exam that decides french teenagers' fate in one caffeinated june week.
means a national exam that french students take at the end of high school to earn the diploma required for university.
from from medieval latin baccalaureus, meaning one who has earned a bachelor's degree, itself possibly a twist on bacca lauri, laurel berry, the ancient symbol of academic honor.
napoleon started itcreated in 1808 by imperial decree.
philosophy firstexam traditionally opens with a philosophy essay.
pass rate higharound 90 percent of candidates pass yearly.
nickname baceveryone in france just says le bac.