French Conversation · Level 28
89 words
French word
école
Pronunciation
IPA/ekɔl/
Meaning
- feminine nounschool
Example
L'école est fermée aujourd'hui.
The school is closed today.
More examples
Les enfants rentrent de l'école à trois heures.
The children return from school at three o'clock.
Core concept
A shared setting where teachers and students meet for organized lessons and learning activities.
Common phrases
aller à l'école
go to school
école maternelle
kindergarten
Similar words
école primaire: A primary school for children around six to eleven, where basic subjects are taught.
école maternelle: A preschool for children around three to five, learning through play and guided activities.
collège: A middle school for students around eleven to fifteen, covering foundational and more advanced study.
lycée: A high school for students around fifteen to eighteen, preparing for higher education or employment.
Definition in French
Lieu d'enseignement organisé où élèves et enseignants se rencontrent pour des cours et des activités pédagogiques.
Word origin
French école comes through Old French escole from Latin schola, a borrowing from Greek scholē meaning a place for study.
Usage tips
- École is feminine, so standard forms include une école, cette école, and l'école after the elision of la before a vowel.