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100+ Essential school vocabulary in French + PDF
Updated: Mar 29, 2023
How about learning essential school vocabulary in French ? After all, Summer holidays are over and it's time to go back to school. It may be the right moment to learn useful French vocabulary like école (school), université (university), la rentrée scolaire (school opening), or basics like saying teacher in French.
In this post, you will learn school vocabulary terms related to the education system, people, objects, school supplies, subjects, places, verbs about schooling as well as common phrases used in a French classroom context.
For your information, in the vocabulary lists, (f) refers to a feminine word while (m) is for masculine.
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What are the types of schools in the French education system?
The way schools are named in the French education system is of course different from the English. Here is the French to English translation of categories of schools in France.
la crèche : day nursery (UK), child care center(US)
l'école maternelle (f) : kindergarden
l'école primaire / le primaire : primary school
le collège : middle school or junior high
le lycée : high school
l'université : university or college
l'école supérieure : graduate school
How do you say teacher, principal, or student in French?
When talking about school, you might want to know how to say teacher in French or the words for classmate, student for instance. Here is a list of the people you can find in a French school.
Le professeur (m), la professeur (f), la professeure (f) : teacher
Le professeur principal : head teacher
L'enseignant (m), l'enseignante (f) : teacher
Le proviseur : principal for high school or secondary school
Le directeur : principal for primary school
Le surveillant : school supervisor
Le maître (m), la maîtresse (f) : kindergarten or primary teacher
L'instituteur (m), l'institutrice (f) : primary teacher
Les élèves (m, f) : pupils, students
Les écoliers (m), les écolières (f) : schoolboys, schoolgirls
Les collégiens (m), les collégiennes : middle school students
les lycéens (m), les lycéennes (f) : secondary school pupils or high school students
Les étudiants (m), les étudiantes (f) : students
Les camarades de classe (m,f) : classmates
Le bibliothécaire (f,m) : librarian
Take note that for the word professeur, the feminine can be professeur or professeur e . Both are accepted.
How to name classroom objects in French?
In a classroom, just like in a house , it is common to find desks, chairs, whiteboard/blackboard, markers, or even chalk in traditional classes. But, how to say all these classroom objects in the French language? Let's have a look at this list of school items found inside a classroom and you will be able to describe easily a classroom in French.
Le bureau : desk
Les chaises (f) : chairs
Le tableau : the board
La corbeille à papier : paper dust bean
Les posters (m ) : posters
La craie : chalk
L'éponge (f) : sponge
List of common school supplies or les fournitures scolaires in French
Les fournitures scolaires or School supplies/school stationery in English are very useful vocabulary especially if you are joining a French school or university. Here is a list of the most common school supplies in French with their translation.
un cartable : a schoolbag
un sac à dos : a backpack
une trousse : a pencil case
un livre : a book
un cahier : a notebook
un stylo : a pen
un crayon : a pencil
un crayon de couleur : a coloured pencil, crayon
un taille-crayon : a sharpener
un feutre : a felt pen
une règle : a ruler
une gomme : an eraser
une équerre : a square
un compas : a compass
une calculatrice : calculator
un classeur : a folder
un rapporteur : a protractor
des ciseaux : cisors
un tube de colle : a glue stick
un ordinateur : a desktop computer
un ordinateur portable : a laptop
un manuel : a textbook
un marqueur : a marker
un surligneur : a highlighter
une ardoise : a slate
Common French verbs used in a classroom context
When referring to school verb terms, we think about verbs like aller (to go) à l école, words for communicating in the classroom like those for giving commands .
Below is a list of classic French verbs used in a classroom.
écouter : to listen
écrire : to write
lire : to read
calculer : to calculate
compter : to count
regarder : to look, to watch
répéter : to repeat
expliquer : to explain
étudier : to study
rendre ses devoirs : to turn in one's homework assignment
aller à : to go to or to attend
passer un examen : to take an exam
réussir à un examen : to pass an exam
Be aware of these English - French false friends : passer un examen and to pass an exam have different meanings.
How to talk about school subjects in French?
The word for School subjects in French is les matières scolaires . The subject learned will strongly depend on the type of school in which you are. For example, someone who is in primary school will have simple subjects like calculation while a secondary student might be having chemistry, sciences, ... The list of school subjects below is certainly not exhaustive but gives you an idea of the English school subjects' counterparts in French.
le français : French
l'anglais : English
l'espagnol : Spanish
les mathématiques (maths) : maths
la physique : Physic
la Chimie : chemistry
les sciences : science
l'histoire : History
La géographie : geography
l'Éducation Physique et sportive (EPS ) : PE
la musique : music
L'art : art
le théâtre : drama
l'informatique : computer science
Common French phrases and sentences in a classroom context
In a classroom context, knowing how to ask questions and some common French phrases or sentences is a great asset as it will help you com municate better in French, to express clearly your worries and any possible need for clarification. Here is a list of the most often used ones.
Quelle est ta matière préférée? => What is your favorite school subject?
Comment sont les profs dans ton école? => How are the Teachers in your school?
Je ne sais pas. => I don't know
Je ne comprends pas. => I don't understand.
J'ai une question . => I have a question.
Vous avez compris ? => Have you understood.
Oui, j'ai compris. => Yes, I understood.
Non, je n'ai pas compris. => No, I did not understand.
Vous pouvez répéter s'il vous plait? => Can you repeat please?
Comment on dit .... en français ? => How do we say ... in French?
Ouvrez vos livres à la page ... => Open your books at page ....
Ouvrez vos cahiers . => Open your notebooks.
Places at school you should know
If you are are looking for names of places we can find in a school, this French vocabulary list will come handy.
la salle de classe : classroom
le bureau du proviseur/directeur ; the principal office
L'infirmerie : the school nurse station
le terrain de sport : sports ground
Le gymnase : gymnasium
La bibilothèque : library
la cantine : canteen
le resto-u ou restaurant universitaire : university refectory/canteen
la cour de récréation : playground
l'amphithéâtre : amphitheater
Les toilettes : toilets
Final point
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affectation, tâche, mission are the top translations of "assignment" into French. Sample translated sentence: You've been placed on modified assignment while the claims are looked into. ↔ Vous avez été placé sur une différente affectation pendant que la réclamation est examinée.
the act of assigning, or an assigned task [..]
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Affectation.
operation that assigns a value to a variable [..]
You've been placed on modified assignment while the claims are looked into.
Vous avez été placé sur une différente affectation pendant que la réclamation est examinée.
Tom has a great talent for the assignment of tasks.
Tom possède un grand talent pour la distribution des tâches .
Travail assigné à quelqu'un.
I have a lot of assignments to do today.
J'ai beaucoup de missions aujourd'hui.
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- désignation
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- montrer du doigt
- dissertation
- disposition
- voyage d’affaire
- cession dans l'intérêt général des créanciers
- cession de biens au profit des créanciers
- cession de biens au profit des créanciers en général
- cession-transport
- devoir à la maison
- instruction d'affectation
- transport-cession
- tâche; mission
- unité de 10 pour cent
- voyage d'affaire
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Classroom vocabuary and commands
By: Author David Issokson
Posted on Published: September 13, 2012 - Last updated: July 24, 2024
La salle de classe
Whether you’re a student learning how to speak French or a classroom teacher you’ll definitely want to learn some useful classroom commands and expressions. This list includes common phrases and vocabulary words for both teachers and students.
Phrases for teachers
Homework, assignments.
- Where is your paper? Où est votre papier ?
- Turn in your homework. Rendez vos devoirs.
- Who wants to correct the work? Qui veux corriger le travail ?
- Make the corrections. Faites les corrections.
- Did you finish? Vous avez fini?
- Good job! C’est bien! Bravo !
During the class
- Show me . Montrez-moi .
- Repeat. Répétez !
- Repeat three times. Répétez trois fois .
- Take your book. Prenez votre livre.
- Open your book to page __ . Ouvrez votre livre à la page __.
- Close your books. Fermez vos livres.
- Do you understand? Vous comprenez…?
- What does that mean? Qu’est-ce que ça veut dire?
- Raise your hand. Levez la main.
- Look at the blackboard. Regardez le tableau noir.
- Take a sheet of paper. Prenez une feuille de papier.
- Read __ . Lisez __ .
- Listen and repeat. Écoutez et répétez.
- Write this word. Écrivez ce mot.
- Spell this word, sentence. Épelez ce mot, cette phrase.
- You understand this word, sentence? Vous comprenez ce mot, cette phrase ?
- How do you say _ in French? Comment on dit _ en français ?
- I’ll explain the word. J’explique le mot .
- Speak louder. Parlez plus fort.
- Ask the question. Posez la question.
- Who can reply/answer? Qui peut répondre?
- What’s the right answer? Quelle est la bonne réponse?
- Who can answer? Qui peut répondre?
- Who wants to read aloud? Qui veut lire à voix haute ?
- Do the exercise. Faites l’exercise.
- Work alone. Travaillez seul.
- Work with a partner, in pairs. Travaillez deux par deux.
- Work in small groups. Travaillez en petits groupes.
- Sit down! Asseyez-vous !
- Who’s absent (not in class)? Qui est absent ?
- Pay attention! Faites attention !
- Leave the room! Sortez de la salle !
- Silence! Silence !
- Stand up! On your feet! Levez-vous ! Debout !
- Shut up at the back of the class! Taisez-vous au fond de la classe !
Phrases for students
Relating to homework.
- Here’s my homework. Voici mes devoirs.
- I forgot my homework. J’ai oublié mes devoirs.
- I haven’t done my homework. Je n’ai pas fait mes devoirs.
- My dog ate my homework. Mon chien a mangé mes devoirs.
During class
- What page? Quelle page
- Where’s my textbook. Où est mon manuel scolaire.
- I lost my notebook. J’ai perdu mon cahier.
- I don’t have a book, a pen. Je n’ai pas de livre, de stylo
- How do you write this word? Comment écrit-on ce mot ?
- How do you say _ in French? Comment dit-on _ en français?
- I’m having a hard time ___ . J’ai du mal à ___.
- Can you teach ? Pouvez-vous enseigner ?
- I already learned this word. J’ai déjà appris ce mot.
- What does that mean? Qu’est-ce que ça veut dire ?
- I don’t understand. Je ne comprends pas.
- I understand. Je comprends.
- How do you pronounce this word? Comment prononce-t-on ce mot?
- Could you repeat, please? Vous pouvez répéter, s’il vous plaît ?
- You’re speaking to fast. Vous parlez trop vite.
- Speak slower. Parlez moins vite.
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Find Words | | | | | Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Use * for blank spaces | | Appearance | ✓ | Use device theme | ✓ | Dark theme | ✓ | Light theme | | | in French word for ? Here's a list of translations. | | la noun | | | | | | | | | | | | | Use * for blank tiles (max 2) | Use * for blank spaces | | | noun | bottom_desktop desktop:[300x250] | go | Word Tools | | Finders & Helpers | | Apps | | More | | Synonyms | | | | | | | Copyright WordHippo © 2024 | 60 Classroom Phrases for Studying or Teaching in FranceAre you planning on studying or teaching in France? Do you know the most common classroom phrases in French for students or teachers alike? Whether you’re about to join a university as a foreign student or to teach your native language as a teacher in a French school, you will have to learn how to communicate in the classroom. If you’re a student, not only will you need to learn how to address your teachers, but also to understand their instructions. And vice versa if you’re in the teacher’s shoes! You will also need to learn some basic vocabulary, such as school subjects and supplies, as well as infrastructure. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know as a teacher or a student , from common phrases to vocabulary, instructions, and a list of school subjects. It will teach you how to ask questions or give instructions and allow you to focus solely on the topic at hand rather than struggling with the common classroom interactions. Get your pencil case ready, and let’s jump straight into it! Levez la main avant de répondre. (“Raise your hand before answering.”) - School Vocabulary
- Teacher’s Phrases
- Student’s Phrases
- Subjects’ List
- Tests Instructions
- Le mot de la fin
1. School VocabularyBefore we get to the common french phrases, let’s get some basic school vocabulary. To get your way around the schoolyard or the campus, you will need to know about the infrastructure as well as the stationaries. 1- Educational Infrastructures | Classroom | | Building | | Amphitheater | | Canteen | | University canteen | | Cafeteria | | Exam room | | Secretariat | | Teachers’ room | | Library |
2- School Supplies | Notebook | | Binder | | Sheet of paper | | Book | | Pen | | Pencil | | Pencil case | | Eraser | | Schoolbag | | Backpack | | Calculator | | Scissors | | Ruler | | Pencil sharpener |
Des fournitures scolaires (“School supplies”) 2. Teacher’s PhrasesWhether you’re a student or a teacher in a French class, this section is for you! As a teacher , you need to know how to address your class, and as a student, you’d better understand what the teacher is saying. Let’s see some of the most common French teacher’s phrases. 1- Instructions (“Today we are going to learn conjugation.”) | (“Open your book on page 12.”) | (“Take a sheet of paper.”) | (“Raise your hand if you have the answer.”) | (“Listen and repeat after me.”) | (“Look at the picture on the screen.” / “Look at the picture on the board.”) | (“Write this sentence.”) | (“Spell this word.”) | (“Make a sentence with the word “tomorrow.””) | (“How do you say “tomorrow” in French?”) | (“Work in pairs.”) | (“We will form small groups.”) |
2- Questions (“Do you understand this sentence?”) | (“What does that mean?”) | (“Who can answer this question?”) | (“What is the correct answer?”) | (“Who wants to read aloud?”) |
3- Discipline (“Take a seat.”) | (“Silence, please.”) | (“Be careful.”) | (“Shut up in the back.”) |
Travailler en petits groupes (“To work in small groups”) 3. Student’s PhrasesFrance is renowned for its high education and affordable studies, making it one of the 5 most popular destinations for foreign students. For more information on the various programs, financing options, and campus sites, the website Campus France is the most official online resource you’ll find. 1- Talking About TeachersIn primary school, school teachers are referred to as: - [Male] Un maître (Literally: “Master”)
- [Female] Une maîtresse (Literally: “Mistress”)
In University and High school, they are called Professeur (“Professor”) There is also a short casual version: Prof You can use these words when talking about teachers: - La maîtresse est absente jusqu’à demain. (“The teacher is away until tomorrow.”)
- Je suis professeur à l’université de la Sorbonne. (“I am a professor at the Sorbonne University.”)
- Mon prof d’anglais a un accent Écossais. (“My English teacher has a Scottish accent.”)
2- Addressing TeachersAt every level, unless told otherwise, students address their teachers using the words: - [Male] Monsieur (“Sir”)
- [Female] Madame (“Madam”)
Here are a few examples: - Madame, j’ai une question. (“Madam, I have a question.”)
- Monsieur, est-ce que je peux utiliser un crayon ? (“Sir, can I use a pencil?”)
As a teacher, whether it’s your colleagues or your students, you can simply call them by their names. 3- I have a QuestionWhat is the most important information to convey during a class? When you don’t understand something. Whenever it happens, you shouldn’t wait until it magically clicks. It’s best to be proactive and talk about it right away. Similarly, you will probably have some questions along the way, and being able to articulate them clearly is a valuable skill. (“I don’t understand.”) | (“I don’t understand the ending of this word.”) | (“I have trouble conjugating this verb.”) | (“Could you repeat that please?”) | (“Can you repeat slower?”) | (“I don’t know how to say that.”) | (“How do you pronounce it?”) | (“What page?”) |
4- I have a ProblemWe’re spending so much time in the classroom that we’re bound to face some trouble. It is not much of a problem to have an unforeseen event or an accident, as long as you know how to explain it. (“I forgot my book.”) | (“I don’t have a pen.”) | (“I lost my notebook.”) | (“I have a problem.”) | (“Can I borrow an eraser?”) | (“I need a little more time.”) | (“I’m almost done!”) | (“Can I go to the bathroom?”) | (“I apologize for the delay.”) | (“I won’t be able to come to the next class.”) | (“I didn’t do my exercises.”) | (“I forgot my homework.”) | (“The cat threw up on my homework and my schoolbag caught fire.”) |
Je ne comprends rien. (“I don’t understand anything.”) 4. Subjects’ ListYou probably already know how to talk about what you’re studying or teaching, but whenever you’re chatting with your fellow students or teachers, a variety of other subject matters may come up. | Math | | Biology | | Chemistry | | Computing | | Physics | | Art | | Drawing | | French | | English | | German | | Literature | | Philosophy | | Latin | | Poetry | | Civics | | Economy | | Politics | | Accounting | | Psychology | | Sociology | | Anthropology | | History | | Geography | | Business | | Music | | Music theory | | Physical education (PE) |
And here’s how to talk about these subjects: (“I’m going to history class.”) | (“My favorite subject is philosophy.”) | (“I have good grades in biology.”) | (“To take a test”) | (“I need to review the last music theory class.”) |
Un cours de physique (“A physics course”) 5. Tests InstructionsWhen you pass an exam in a foreign country, the last thing you want is to be stressed about the instructions and simple interactions, instead of focusing on the content of the exam itself. Even if you’re well prepared, you have to understand how the exam will take place and exactly what you have to do. 1- Basic Vocabulary (“To take an exam”)
(“To pass an exam”)
(“To fail an exam”) | You should not confuse with “To pass an exam”
These 2 sentences are false friends. In this sentence, the French verb means “To take” and has no implication on the outcome.
“To pass” would translate to (“To succeed”) | (“To take a test”) | (“Oral exam”) | (“Degree”) | (“Exam room”) | (“Test supervisor”) | (“A form”) |
2- Instructions (“Read the text”) | (“Read the sentences”) | (“Check the right answer”) | (“Check the boxes”) | (“Fill in the blanks”) | (“Complete these sentences”) | (“Put these images in the right order”) | (“Underline the correct answer”) | (“Cross out the wrong answers”) | (“Listen to the example”) | (“Describe this image”) | (“Write about 200 words”) | (“Summarize this text in 100 words”) | (“Fill in the grid below”) |
Il révise pour son examen. (“He is studying for his exam.”) 6. Le mot de la finIn this guide, you have learned all the most common classroom words and phrases in French, for students and teachers alike. From school vocabulary to test instructions, how to address your teacher or to conduct your class, this guide should provide you with a solid foundation for your daily life in a French school. Did we forget any important French classroom phrases, or some specific topic you’d like to read about? Make sure to share with your fellow students in the comments below! To go deeper into the topic, you can explore FrenchPod101 , as it has plenty of Free resources for you to practice your grammar and learn new words. The Vocabulary lists are also a great way to revise the words and learn their pronunciation. Remember that you can also use our premium service, MyTeacher , to get personal 1-on-1 coaching and have your own private teacher to practice with classroom words and more. Along with assignments, personalized exercises, and recording audio samples just for you, your teacher will review your work and help improve your pronunciation. Happy learning on FrenchPod101 ! About the Author: Born and bred in the rainy north of France, Cyril Danon has been bouncing off various jobs before he left everything behind to wander around the wonders of the World. Now, after quenching his wanderlust for the last few years, he’s eager to share his passion for languages. Or sign up using Facebook Got an account? Sign in here How To Say ‘Thank you’ in FrenchHow to Say “Hello” in French: Break the Ice Like a Pro!How to Say I Love You in French – Romantic Word ListThe French National Anthem: La MarseillaiseThe Only Guide to French Restaurant Phrases You’ll Ever NeedHow to celebrate april fools’ day in french. - Forum Spotlight
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| Anglais | | Français | assignment | (short task) | tâche | | | mission | | His boss gave him three assignments to be completed by the end of the week. | | Son patron lui a donné trois tâches à accomplir avant la fin de la semaine. | | Cette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. Son patron lui a confié une mission. | | (work given to students) ( ) | devoir | | The teacher told his students to hand in their assignments by Friday. | | (position, longer term) ( ) | affectation | | The sales manager moved to Chicago after his assignment there by the company. | | Le responsable des ventes a déménagé à Chicago suite à son affectation là-bas par l'entreprise. | | (act of assigning) ( ) | affectation | | The assignment of the diplomat to the Embassy in Paris was approved by senior ministers. | | L'affectation du diplomate à l'ambassade de Paris a été approuvée par les ministres. | | (law: transference) ( ) | transfert | | ( ) | cession | | The assignment of the property was specified in the contract. | | Le transfert de la propriété était stipulé sur le contrat. | | Cette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. La cession du contrat à un tiers est interdite. | | (continuing obligation) ( ) | tâche | | His principal assignment is general maintenance. | | Sa tâche principale est l'entretien général. | | (law: list in appeal brief) ( ) | requête en rectification d'erreur matérielle | | (law: property rights transfer) | cession de brevet | | (law: transfer) | cession de droits | | (loan security) | transfert en garantie | | (task for students) | devoir maison | | | DM |
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Dans d'autres langues : espagnol | italien | portugais | roumain | allemand | néerlandais | suédois | russe | polonais | tchèque | grec | turc | chinois | japonais | coréen | arabe Publicités | | Publicités | | | | | | utilisez pour une recherche plus rapide de WordReference. | © 2024 WordReference.com | English version un éventuel problème. | You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience. How to Write an Essay in FrenchHave something to say? When it comes to expressing your thoughts in French , there’s nothing better than the essay. It is, after all, the favorite form of such famed French thinkers as Montaigne, Chateaubriand, Houellebecq and Simone de Beauvoir. In this post, I’ve outlined the four most common types of essays in French, ranked from easiest to most difficult, to help you get to know this concept better. Why Are French Essays Different?Must-have french phrases for writing essays, 4 types of french essays and how to write them, 1. text summary (synthèse de texte). - 2. Text Commentary (Commentaire de texte)
3. Dialectic Dissertation (Thèse, Antithèse, Synthèse)- 4. Progressive Dissertation (Plan progressif)
And one more thing...Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can take anywhere. Click here to get a copy. (Download) Writing an essay in French is not the same as those typical 5-paragraph essays you’ve probably written in English. In fact, there’s a whole other logic that has to be used to ensure that your essay meets French format standards and structure. It’s not merely writing your ideas in another language . And that’s because the French use Cartesian logic (also known as Cartesian doubt) , developed by René Descartes , which requires a writer to begin with what is known and then lead the reader through to the logical conclusion: a paragraph that contains the thesis. Through the essay, the writer will reject all that is not certain or all that is subjective in his or her quest to find the objective truth. Sound intriguing? Read on for more! Before we get to the four main types of essays, here are a few French phrases that will be especially helpful as you delve into essay-writing in French: Introductory phrases , which help you present new ideas. Connecting phrases , which help you connect ideas and sections. | |
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FluentU takes authentic videos—like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks—and turns them into personalized language learning lessons. You can try FluentU for free for 2 weeks. Check out the website or download the iOS app or Android app. P.S. Click here to take advantage of our current sale! (Expires at the end of this month.) Try FluentU for FREE! The text summary or synthèse de texte is one of the easiest French writing exercises to get a handle on. It essentially involves reading a text and then summarizing it in an established number of words, while repeating no phrases that are in the original text. No analysis is called for. A synthèse de texte should follow the same format as the text that is being synthesized. The arguments should be presented in the same way, and no major element of the original text should be left out of the synthèse. Here is an informative post about writing a synthèse de texte , written for French speakers. The text summary is a great exercise for exploring the following French language elements: - Synonyms , as you will need to find other words to describe what is said in the original text.
- Nominalization , which involves turning verbs into nouns and generally cuts down on word count.
- Vocabulary , as the knowledge of more exact terms will allow you to avoid periphrases and cut down on word count.
While beginners may wish to work with only one text, advanced learners can synthesize as many as three texts in one text summary. Since a text summary is simple in its essence, it’s a great writing exercise that can accompany you through your entire learning process. 2. Text Commentary (Commentaire de texte)A text commentary or commentaire de texte is the first writing exercise where the student is asked to present an analysis of the materials at hand, not just a summary. That said, a commentaire de texte is not a reaction piece. It involves a very delicate balance of summary and opinion, the latter of which must be presented as impersonally as possible. This can be done either by using the third person (on) or the general first person plural (nous) . The singular first person (je) should never be used in a commentaire de texte. A commentaire de texte should be written in three parts: - An introduction , where the text is presented.
- An argument , where the text is analyzed.
- A conclusion , where the analysis is summarized and elevated.
Here is a handy in-depth guide to writing a successful commentaire de texte, written for French speakers. Unlike with the synthesis, you will not be able to address all elements of a text in a commentary. You should not summarize the text in a commentary, at least not for the sake of summarizing. Every element of the text that you speak about in your commentary must be analyzed. To successfully analyze a text, you will need to brush up on your figurative language. Here are some great resources to get you started: - Here’s an introduction to figurative language in French.
- This guide to figurative language presents the different elements in useful categories.
- This guide , intended for high school students preparing for the BAC—the exam all French high school students take, which they’re required to pass to go to university—is great for seeing examples of how to integrate figurative language into your commentaries.
- Speaking of which, here’s an example of a corrected commentary from the BAC, which will help you not only include figurative language but get a head start on writing your own commentaries.
The French answer to the 5-paragraph essay is known as the dissertation . Like the American 5-paragraph essay, it has an introduction, body paragraphs and a conclusion. The stream of logic, however, is distinct. There are actually two kinds of dissertation, each of which has its own rules. The first form of dissertation is the dialectic dissertation , better known as thèse, antithèse, synthèse . In this form, there are actually only two body paragraphs. After the introduction, a thesis is posited. Following the thesis, its opposite, the antithesis, is explored (and hopefully, debunked). The final paragraph, what we know as the conclusion, is the synthesis , which addresses the strengths of the thesis, the strengths and weaknesses of the antithesis, and concludes with the reasons why the original thesis is correct. For example, imagine that the question was, “Are computers useful to the development of the human brain?” You could begin with a section showing the ways in which computers are useful for the progression of our common intelligence—doing long calculations, creating in-depth models, etc. Then you would delve into the problems that computers pose to human intelligence, citing examples of the ways in which spelling proficiency has decreased since the invention of spell check, for example. Finally, you would synthesize this information and conclude that the “pro” outweighs the “con.” The key to success with this format is developing an outline before writing. The thesis must be established, with examples, and the antithesis must be supported as well. When all of the information has been organized in the outline, the writing can begin, supported by the tools you have learned from your mastery of the synthesis and commentary. Here are a few tools to help you get writing: - Here’s a great guide to writing a dialectic dissertation .
- Here’s an example of a plan for a dialectic dissertation , showing you the three parts of the essay as well as things to consider when writing a dialectic dissertation.
4. Progressive Dissertation ( Plan progressif)The progressive dissertation is slightly less common, but no less useful, than the first form. The progressive form basically consists of examining an idea via multiple points of view—a sort of deepening of the understanding of the notion, starting with a superficial perspective and ending with a deep and profound analysis. If the dialectic dissertation is like a scale, weighing pros and cons of an idea, the progressive dissertation is like peeling an onion, uncovering more and more layers as you get to the deeper crux of the idea. Concretely, this means that you will generally follow this layout: - A first, elementary exploration of the idea.
- A second, more philosophical exploration of the idea.
- A third, more transcendent exploration of the idea.
This format for the dissertation is more commonly used for essays that are written in response to a philosophical question, for example, “What is a person?” or “What is justice?” Let’s say the question was, “What is war?” In the first part, you would explore dictionary definitions—a basic idea of war, i.e. an armed conflict between two parties, usually nations. You could give examples that back up this definition, and you could narrow down the definition of the subject as much as needed. For example, you might want to make mention that not all conflicts are wars, or you might want to explore whether the “War on Terror” is a war. In the second part, you would explore a more philosophical look at the topic, using a definition that you provide. You first explain how you plan to analyze the subject, and then you do so. In French, this is known as poser une problématique (establishing a thesis question), and it usually is done by first writing out a question and then exploring it using examples: “Is war a reflection of the base predilection of humans for violence?” In the third part, you will take a step back and explore this question from a distance, taking the time to construct a natural conclusion and answer for the question. This form may not be as useful in as many cases as the first type of essay, but it’s a good form to learn, particularly for those interested in philosophy. Here’s an in-depth guide to writing a progressive dissertation. As you progress in French and become more and more comfortable with writing, try your hand at each of these types of writing exercises, and even with other forms of the dissertation . You’ll soon be a pro at everything from a synthèse de texte to a dissertation! FluentU has a wide variety of great content, like interviews, documentary excerpts and web series, as you can see here: FluentU brings native French videos with reach. With interactive captions, you can tap on any word to see an image, definition and useful examples. For example, if you tap on the word "crois," you'll see this: Practice and reinforce all the vocabulary you've learned in a given video with learn mode. Swipe left or right to see more examples for the word you’re learning, and play the mini-games found in our dynamic flashcards, like "fill in the blank." All throughout, FluentU tracks the vocabulary that you’re learning and uses this information to give you a totally personalized experience. It gives you extra practice with difficult words—and reminds you when it’s time to review what you’ve learned. Start using the FluentU website on your computer or tablet or, better yet, download the FluentU app from the iTunes or Google Play store. Click here to take advantage of our current sale! (Expires at the end of this month.) Related posts:Enter your e-mail address to get your free pdf. We hate SPAM and promise to keep your email address safe How do you say French assignment in French?l'affectation française To say "French assignment" in French, you can say "devoir de français." Add your answer:What do you say for assignment in Sanskrit?The word for "assignment" in Sanskrit is "निरिक्षण" (nirikṣaṇa) or "कार्य" (kārya). Who do you say my dad in french?Mon Pere is My father Mon Papa is My dad But if your doing a school assignment I suggest using Mon Pere because it is more formal =] What is the Malayalam word for assignment?The Malayalam word for assignment is അസൈന്മെന്റ് (asainmenṟ). How do I say I have to do my homework in French?Je dois faire mes devoirs. We generally use the plural (mes devoirs) instead of the singular, unless we want to speak of a particular assignment, Ex: mon devoir de français > my French homework. How do you say assignment in Hindi?The word "assignment" can be translated to Hindi as "कार्य" (kary) or "निरुपन" (nirupan). Top Categories- Rules/Help/FAQ Help/FAQ
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Senior MemberHi, how would I say "turn in" as in an assignment in school? (ex: I will turn in the paper tomorrow?) Thanks! A day in Eireannrendre Je vais rendre mon devoir/ exposé demain. Je rendrai mon papier/devoir demain. Get the Reddit appBienvenue sur /r/French ! We're an inclusive community for those learning the French language. Read the sidebar before posting! How to say "French essay" when referring to a language course assignment?"Voici mon essai francais" vs. "Voici mon essai en francais" vs. "Voici mon essai de francais" vs. "Voici mon essai du francais"? By continuing, you agree to our User Agreement and acknowledge that you understand the Privacy Policy . Enter the 6-digit code from your authenticator appYou’ve set up two-factor authentication for this account. Enter a 6-digit backup codeCreate your username and password. Reddit is anonymous, so your username is what you’ll go by here. Choose wisely—because once you get a name, you can’t change it. Reset your passwordEnter your email address or username and we’ll send you a link to reset your password Check your inboxAn email with a link to reset your password was sent to the email address associated with your account Choose a Reddit account to continue |
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French Translation of "ASSIGNMENT" | The official Collins English-French Dictionary online. Over 100,000 French translations of English words and phrases.
Look, it's a school assignment. C'est un devoir d'école. I remembered a school assignment I had forgotten to give to the teacher there for years. Je me suis souvenu d'un devoir d'école que j'avais oublié de donner à l'instituteur, il y a des années.
canadagames2011.ca. Many translated example sentences containing "assignment" - French-English dictionary and search engine for French translations.
These 100+ French words for talking about school will help you navigate class, speak about your education and talk about homework. You'll learn how to refer to different subjects, rooms in the school, grades and more, so you'll be ready to have a range of school-related conversations.
assignment n. (position, longer term) (poste, travail) affectation nf. The sales manager moved to Chicago after his assignment there by the company. Le responsable des ventes a déménagé à Chicago suite à son affectation là-bas par l'entreprise. assignment n. uncountable (act of assigning) (personne) affectation nf.
The numbers of these documents coincide, their assignment is automatic.: Les numéros de ces documents coïncident, leur affectation est automatique.: They're well beyond the scope of your original assignment.: Ils sont bien au-delà de la portée de votre affectation initiale.: The budgetary commitment for this assignment was € 210.000.: L'engagement budgétaire pour cette mission a été ...
mission officielle / secrète. official / secret mission ou assignment. être envoyé en mission auprès de qn. to be sent to sb on special assignment. délégation de créance LAW. assignment of debt. être en service commandé policier: to be on an official assignment, to be acting under orders.
assignment - duty assigned to someone. la tâche - au sens de : travail défini et imposé. assignment [EDUC.] le devoir [School]
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Let's have a look at this list of school items found inside a classroom and you will be able to describe easily a classroom in French. Le bureau : desk. Les chaises (f) : chairs. Le tableau : the board. La corbeille à papier : paper dust bean. Les posters (m) : posters. La craie : chalk. L'éponge (f) : sponge.
assignation {f} more_vert. (a) Assignment to a particular place of residence or change of residence; expand_more a) Assignation à un lieu de résidence déterminé ou changement de résidence; assignment (also: assigned job) volume_up. tâche assignée {f} more_vert.
ASSIGNMENT translate: mission [feminine], tâche. Learn more in the Cambridge English-French Dictionary.
Translation of "assignment" into French . affectation, tâche, mission are the top translations of "assignment" into French. Sample translated sentence: You've been placed on modified assignment while the claims are looked into. ↔ Vous avez été placé sur une différente affectation pendant que la réclamation est examinée.
Translation of "assignment" in French. Noun. affectation f mission f cession f attribution f assignation f devoir m tâche f travail m mandat m. affecté m. Show more. These examples may contain colloquial words based on your search. The numbers of these documents coincide, their assignment is automatic. Les numéros de ces documents ...
La salle de classe. Whether you're a student learning how to speak French or a classroom teacher you'll definitely want to learn some useful classroom commands and expressions. This list includes common phrases and vocabulary words for both teachers and students.
French words for assignment include affectation, mission, attribution, devoir, allocation and dissertation. Find more French words at wordhippo.com!
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Passer un examen. ("To take an exam") Réussir un examen. ("To pass an exam") Rater un examen. ("To fail an exam") You should not confuse Passer un examen with "To pass an exam". These 2 sentences are false friends. In this sentence, the French verb passer means "To take" and has no implication on the outcome.
assignment n. (position, longer term) (poste, travail) affectation nf. The sales manager moved to Chicago after his assignment there by the company. Le responsable des ventes a déménagé à Chicago suite à son affectation là-bas par l'entreprise. assignment n. uncountable (act of assigning) (personne) affectation nf.
Before we get to the four main types of essays, here are a few French phrases that will be especially helpful as you delve into essay-writing in French: Introductory phrases, which help you present new ideas. French. English. tout d'abord. firstly. premièrement.
Tags English to French Subjects ... How do you say French assignment in French? Updated: 10/24/2023. Wiki User. ∙ 12y ago. Study now. See answers (2) Best Answer. Copy. l'affectation française.
French-English Vocabulary / Vocabulaire Français-Anglais . to turn in an assignment ... Hi, how would I say "turn in" as in an assignment in school? (ex: I will turn in the paper tomorrow?) Thanks! A. A day in Eireann Senior Member. France - French May 12, 2007 #2 rendre
DarlaGratch Native • 3 yr. ago. The only proper way is "voici mon essai de français". "de" because in that sentence, "français" is more referring to a course than to a language. "Voici mon devoir de maths" as well. "Voici mon essai en français" is a little bit weird but why not. It suggests that "français" is the language in which it's ...