Classe (en. Class)

/klas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A group of students or pupils who learn together.
The math class is very interesting.
La classe de mathématiques est très intéressante.
A category or level of study.
He is in the upper class of the university.
Il est dans la classe supérieure de l'université.
A set of objects or people with common characteristics.
The animals in this class share similar traits.
Les animaux de cette classe partagent des traits similaires.

Etymology

From the Latin 'classis' which means 'to divide' or 'to arrange'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have class
To be elegant or sophisticated.
avoir classe
social class
Category in the economic or social hierarchy.
classe sociale
snow class
Characteristic of mountain snow.
classe de neige

Related Words

classic
Which is recognized as a model, traditional.
classique
to classify
To put in order, to arrange according to categories.
classer

Slang Meanings

Class
This movie is classy!
Ce film, c'est de la classe !
Class A
It's a Class A car, very high-performing.
C'est une voiture classe A, très performante.