French Conversation · Level 36
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French word
classe
Pronunciation
IPA/klas/
Meaning
- feminine nounclass
Example
La classe est bruyante aujourd'hui.
The class is noisy today.
More examples
La salle de classe est petite.
The classroom is small.
Core concept
A bounded group gathered for the same lessons, with a teacher directing its shared work.
Common phrases
salle de classe
classroom
délégué de classe
class representative
changer de classe
change classes
Similar words
cours: A set period of teaching or instruction led by a teacher.
salle: A room where a class or lesson takes place.
groupe: A group of people united by a shared purpose or activity.
niveau: An educational level based on ability or school year.
Definition in French
Groupe d'élèves réunis sous la même direction pédagogique, formant une unité d'enseignement dans une école.
Word origin
The French noun classe developed from Latin classis through medieval Latin and Old French, preserving the idea of an organized group.
Usage tips
- In school contexts, être en classe refers to being in class or during class, while être dans la salle focuses on being inside the room.
Other meanings
- classroomnoun
- typenoun
- social classnoun
Related words
- classerclassifyverb
- classementrankingnoun