English–French

“academy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/akademi/

Example

Cette académie est célèbre.

This academy is famous.

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How to say “academy” in French

“Academy” in French is académie.

A recognized body of experts that sets standards and advances a particular field.

Full entry for académie: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with académie

Il s'est inscrit à l'académie de danse.

He enrolled in the dance academy.

Tips for using académie

  • In this institutional sense, académie often means a learned academy rather than a school, although French also uses it for some educational institutions.

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