French word

leçon

Pronunciation

IPA/ləsɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlesson

Example

J'ai une leçon de piano cet après-midi.

I have a piano lesson this afternoon.

Illustration for leçon (lesson)

More examples

Il a finalement compris la leçon.

He finally understood the lesson.

Core concept

A piece of instruction that builds understanding or makes a point through consequences.

Common phrases

  • une leçon de piano

    a piano lesson

  • prendre une leçon

    take a lesson

  • donner une leçon

    give a lesson

Similar words

cours: A series of classes or lectures covering a particular subject.
classe: A group of students in the same grade or taking the same class.
exercice: A task or activity for practicing and mastering learned material.

Definition in French

Séquence d'enseignement désignant une séance unique ou l'explication donnée pour illustrer un point, au sein d'un cours ou individuellement.

Word origin

Latin lectio referred to a reading, and Old French leçon developed this into a lesson or an instructive point.

Usage tips

  • Donner une leçon can mean giving instruction, teaching someone a lesson, or reprimanding them.

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