Écoliers (en. Schoolchildren)

e-kɔ-lje

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Children or adolescents who attend school.
The schoolchildren gather for the start of the school year.
Les écoliers se rassemblent pour la rentrée scolaire.
Students of elementary school.
The schoolchildren learn the basics of reading and writing.
Les écoliers apprennent les bases de la lecture et de l'écriture.
Those who are subject to school education.
The schoolchildren participate in many educational activities.
Les écoliers participent à de nombreuses activités pédagogiques.

Etymology

From the French word "école," which comes from the Latin "schola."

Common Phrases and Expressions

the schoolchildren in class
children who are sitting at their desks to learn.
les écoliers en classe
schoolchildren on a school trip
students who go outside for an educational activity.
écoliers en sortie scolaire
model students
students who behave well and succeed academically.
écoliers modèles

Related Words

school
Institution where students are taught.
école
teacher
Person who teaches schoolchildren.
enseignant
schooling
All the years spent in school.
scolarité

Slang Meanings

Little schoolchildren
The little schoolchildren love to play during recess.
Les p'tits écoliers adorent jouer pendant la récréation.
Kid
This kid is the best in his class.
Ce gamin est le meilleur de sa classe.