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    Écolier (en. Schoolboy)

    [ekɔlje]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A student who learns in a primary school.
    The schoolboy passed his exam successfully.
    L'écolier a bien réussi son examen.
    A child who is enrolled in school.
    Each schoolboy must bring his school supplies.
    Chaque écolier doit apporter ses fournitures scolaires.
    A young student.
    The schoolboy is eager to start his new school year.
    L'écolier a hâte de commencer sa nouvelle année scolaire.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'scholaris', meaning 'scholarly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act like a schoolboy
    To act in a naive or innocent manner.
    faire l'écolier
    model schoolboy
    A schoolboy distinguished by his good manners and results.
    écolier modèle
    first-grade schoolboy
    A schoolboy in the first class of primary school.
    écolier de première

    Related Words

    schooling
    The period during which a person follows a school curriculum.
    scolarité
    teacher
    A person who teaches, especially to schoolboys.
    enseignant
    class
    A group of schoolboys learning together.
    classe

    Slang Meanings

    Little schoolboy
    Look at that little schoolboy with his backpack, so cute!
    Regarde ce petit écolier avec son cartable, trop mignon!
    Irresponsible schoolboy
    That guy, he's an irresponsible schoolboy, he never does his homework.
    Ce gars-là, c'est un écolier pas sérieux, il ne fait jamais ses devoirs.