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    Leçon (en. Lesson)

    /lesɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Part of a course where something is taught.
    Today's math lesson was very interesting.
    La leçon de mathématiques d'aujourd'hui était très intéressante.
    Exercise or practice that allows learning.
    He dedicated the evening to his piano lesson.
    Il a consacré la soirée à sa leçon de piano.
    Moral or ethical teaching derived from an experience.
    This experience taught me an important lesson about honesty.
    Cette expérience m'a donné une leçon importante sur l'honnêteté.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'lectio', meaning 'the act of reading'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To take a lesson
    Receiving a teaching or advice.
    prendre une leçon
    To give a lesson
    Teaching someone something.
    donner une leçon
    Moral lesson
    Teaching about what is right or wrong.
    leçon de morale
    Life lesson
    Teaching drawn from lived experiences.
    leçon de vie

    Related Words

    Teacher
    Someone who teaches.
    enseignant
    Student
    Someone who receives teaching.
    élève
    Schooling
    The entirety of studies followed by a student.
    scolarité
    Learning
    Process of learning a skill or knowledge.
    apprentissage

    Slang Meanings

    Lesson or hard discipline.
    He learned his lesson when he failed the exam.
    Il a eu sa leçon quand il a échoué à l'examen.
    Advanced or difficult training.
    This math lesson is a real lesson for me.
    Cette leçon de maths est une vraie leçon pour moi.