English–French

“schoolboy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ekolje/

Example

Cet enfant est écolier.

This child is a schoolboy.

Illustration for écolier (schoolboy)

How to say “schoolboy” in French

“Schoolboy” in French is écolier.

A child carrying schoolbooks on the way to primary school.

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

Example sentences with écolier

La mère accompagne son écolier à l'école.

The mother accompanies her grade-schooler to school.

Tips for using écolier

  • Écolier usually refers to a primary-school child, while élève covers pupils and students across a wider range of education.

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