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School and Classroom Vocabulary in French

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In this lesson, we will learn how to talk about different aspects of school and the classroom in French. School is an important part of our lives, and knowing the vocabulary related to it will help you navigate your way through the French education system. Let's dive into the world of French schools!

School Subjects

  • Les mathématiques (lay matay-mah-teek) - Mathematics
  • Le français (luh frahn-say) - French
  • L'anglais (lahng-glay) - English
  • La géographie (lah zhey-oh-grah-fee) - Geography
  • L'histoire (lees-twar) - History
  • Les sciences (lay see-ahns) - Science
  • L'art (lahrt) - Art
  • La musique (lah mee-zeek) - Music
  • L'éducation physique (lay-doo-kah-see-yon fee-zeek) - Physical education
  • La technologie (lah tekh-no-lo-zhee) - Technology

Classroom Objects


  • Le bureau (luh byoor-oh) - Desk
  • La chaise (lah shez) - Chair
  • Le cahier (luh kah-yay) - Notebook
  • Le crayon (luh kray-on) - Pencil
  • La gomme (lah gohm) - Eraser
  • Le livre (luh leev-ruh) - Book
  • Le tableau (luh tah-blo) - Whiteboard
  • La craie (lah kreh) - Chalk
  • Le stylo (luh stee-loh) - Pen
  • Le sac à dos (luh sak ah doh) - Backpack

Expressions and Phrases


  • Bonjour, maîtresse/maître! (bohn-zhoor, may-tress/may-truh) - Hello, teacher!
  • Comment ça va? (koh-mahn sah vah) - How are you?
  • Puis-je aller aux toilettes? (pweezh ah-lay oh twa-let) - May I go to the bathroom?
  • Je ne comprends pas. (zhuh nuh kohm-prahn pah) - I don't understand.
  • J'ai une question. (zhay oon kest-yon) - I have a question.

Classroom Actions


  • Écouter (ay-koo-tay) - To listen
  • Lire (leer) - To read
  • Écrire (ay-kreer) - To write
  • Parler (par-lay) - To speak
  • Répondre (ray-pon-druh) - To answer
  • Travailler (trah-vah-yay) - To work
  • Apprendre (ah-prahn-dr) - To learn
  • Dessiner (deh-see-nay) - To draw
  • Poser une question (po-zay oon kest-yon) - To ask a question
  • Réciter (ray-see-tay) - To recite

School Life


Let's practice using French school and classroom vocabulary. Describe your daily routine, talk about your favorite subjects, or role-play classroom situations in French. For example:
  • J'aime les mathématiques. (zhem lay matay-mah-teek) - I like mathematics.
  • Je vais à l'école tous les jours. (zhuh vay ah lay-kol too lay zhoor) - I go to school every day.

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