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    École (en. School)

    e.kɔl

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Educational institution for children.
    My son goes to primary school.
    Mon fils va à l'école primaire.
    Place of higher education.
    She studied at the art school.
    Elle a étudié à l'école des beaux-arts.
    Educational system or institution.
    Public school is free.
    L'école publique est gratuite.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'schola', meaning 'school' or 'place of study'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go to school
    To attend a school institution.
    aller à l'école
    to play truant
    To not go to school without reason.
    faire l'école buissonnière
    nursery school
    Institution for young children before primary school.
    école maternelle

    Related Words

    teacher
    Person who teaches in a school.
    professeur
    student
    Person who receives education.
    élève
    class
    Teaching session.
    cours

    Slang Meanings

    A boring place or an obligation.
    Today is school, I don't want to go.
    Aujourd'hui, c'est l'école, je n'ai pas envie d'y aller.
    A place where one does silly things.
    No mischief at school, okay?
    Pas de bêtises à l'école, ok ?