English–French

“literacy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/alfabetizasjɔ̃/

Example

L'alphabétisation des adultes est une priorité.

Adult literacy is a priority.

Illustration for alphabétisation (literacy)

How to say “literacy” in French

“Literacy” in French is alphabétisation.

A guided path from recognizing letters to reading and writing independently.

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

Example sentences with alphabétisation

Elle suit un cours d'alphabétisation le soir.

She takes a literacy class in the evening.

Tips for using alphabétisation

  • As a feminine noun, alphabétisation takes la or l', as in l'alphabétisation des adultes.

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