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    L'école (en. The school)

    /le.kɔl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Establishment where teaching takes place.
    Children go to school every day.
    Les enfants vont à l'école tous les jours.
    The group of students in an institution.
    The school organized an outing for its students.
    L'école a organisé une sortie pour ses élèves.
    The educational system in general.
    The school plays a crucial role in society.
    L'école joue un rôle crucial dans la société.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'scholē' meaning rest, leisure, and by extension, study or school.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to skip school
    To miss school without a valid reason.
    faire l'école buissonnière
    the school of life
    The experience and lessons learned throughout life.
    l'école de la vie
    to enroll someone in school
    To register someone in school.
    mettre à l'école

    Related Words

    student
    A person who takes courses in an educational institution.
    élève
    teacher
    A person who teaches in a school.
    professeur
    schooling
    The entirety of the studies followed by a student.
    scolarité

    Slang Meanings

    The place where one often goes to be bored.
    Spare me the small talk, I don't like school.
    M'épargnez le blabla, je n'aime pas l'école.
    A meeting place for young people.
    We'll meet at school to hang out after classes.
    On se voit à l'école pour traîner après les cours.