French word

module

Pronunciation

IPA/modyl/

Meaning

  • masculine noununit

Example

Le module suivant commence la semaine prochaine.

The next unit begins next week.

Illustration for module (unit)

More examples

J'ai commencé un module en ligne ce matin.

I started an online module this morning.

Core concept

A self-contained course unit focused on one theme or skill.

Common phrases

  • un module en ligne

    an online module

  • suivre un module

    take a module

  • le module de base

    the basic module

Similar words

cours: An overall course or program offered by a school or educational institution.
leçon: The specific content or explanation taught by a teacher in one lesson.

Definition in French

Un module est une unité d'enseignement indépendante au sein d'un cours, consacrée à un thème ou à une compétence précise.

Word origin

French module comes from Latin modulus, a diminutive of modus meaning measure, and later developed senses for a distinct component or unit.

Usage tips

  • Module is masculine, so standard forms include un module, le module, and cette module is incorrect.

Other meanings

  • modulenoun

Related words

  • modulairemodularadjective
  • modulermodulateverb
  • modulationmodulationnoun

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