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    Collège (en. College)

    kɔ.leʒ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Educational institution for post-primary education, generally intended for students aged 11 to 15.
    My son is in fifth grade at the college.
    Mon fils est en cinquième au collège.
    The group of students from the same school.
    The students in this class are very studious.
    Les collégiens de cette classe sont très studieux.
    Synonym for 'university college' in some countries.
    She graduated from a prestigious college.
    Elle a obtenu son diplôme dans un collège prestigieux.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'collegium', which refers to an association of people sharing a common interest.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to attend college
    Attending a college.
    faire le collège
    public college
    A college funded by the state.
    collège public
    private college
    A college that is funded by private funds.
    collège privé

    Related Words

    student
    A person who is studying at an educational institution.
    élève
    teacher
    Teacher in a college.
    professeur
    schooling
    The total studies followed by a student.
    scolarité

    Slang Meanings

    College
    I'm at the col' with my friends.
    Je suis au col' avec mes potes.
    The college students
    The college students call college 'the col'.
    Les collégiens appellent le collège 'le col'.