les objets de la classe
The English phrase 'classroom objects' is translated into French as les objets de la classe.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of les objets (the objects), de (of) and la classe (the class/classroom).
Which one should you use?
While les objets de la classe is common, you can use les objets de la salle de classe to be more precise when referring specifically to the physical room.
Did you know?
- The word classe is a learned borrowing from the Latin word classis, which originally meant a fleet of ships or a division of the Roman people.
- While 'classroom objects' describes the items, in a French school, you would more often simply ask for les fournitures scolaires, which means 'school supplies'.
- The word classe is used in the French expression faire la classe, which means to teach or conduct a lesson.
Examples in context
- Puis-je emprunter le crayon, s'il vous plaît?May I borrow the pencil, please?
- Tu peux me passer le stylo, s'il te plaît?Can you pass me the pen, please?
- Le tableau blanc est très utile pour les présentations.The whiteboard is very useful for presentations.
- Le tableau effaçable est top pour les exposés.The whiteboard is great for presentations.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are cleaning the room.
- LéaHugo, aide-moi avec les objets de la classe.Hugo, help me with the classroom objects.
- HugoD'accord, je ramasse les crayons.Okay, I will pick up the pencils.
- LéaMerci, mets-les dans le bac.Thanks, put them in the bin.
- HugoC'est fait, tout est rangé.It's done, everything is put away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries classe, de, la, les, CC BY-SA 4.0.
