cours d'anglais
The English phrase "english class" is translated into French as cours d'anglais.
The phrase cours d'anglais refers to a lesson or a course where students study the English language.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cours (class or course), d' (of) and anglais (English).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun cours is masculine. When you are referring to a specific English class, you use the masculine article le, as in le cours d'anglais.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly capitalize the name of the language, but in this context, anglais should be written in lowercase.
Did you know?
- The word cours shares a common ancestor with the English word 'course', meaning both originally referred to a 'running' or 'path' through a specific direction.
- If a student says they are 'en cours', they are not just saying they are in a class, but are also using a common way to say they are 'currently in session' or 'in progress'.
- The term cours is used for both a single one-hour lesson and a full-semester course. There is no single word that distinguishes a 'class' from a 'course' as English does.
Examples in context
- Aujourd’hui nous avons cours d'anglais.We have an English class today.This sentence uses cours d'anglais to state that there is an English class today.Tatoeba #3018834 by nimfeo, translation #242777 by CN
- J'ai séché le cours d'anglais cet après-midi.I skipped English class this afternoon.This sentence uses cours d'anglais to describe skipping an English class.Tatoeba #3273259 by nimfeo, translation #3273258 by CM
- En cours d'anglais, nous nous asseyons parfois en cercle et discutons du livre que nous sommes en train de lire.In English class, sometimes we sit in a circle to talk about a book we are reading.This sentence uses cours d'anglais to describe activities performed during English class.Tatoeba #6595190 by Odenim, translation #26323 by papabear
- Il est important d'assister à tous les cours d'anglais.It is important to attend all the English classes.
- Il est nécessaire d'étudier régulièrement pour réussir en classe d'anglais.It is necessary to study regularly to succeed in English class.
- Je vais en cours d'anglais cet après-midi. Ça va être génial!I'm going to English class this afternoon. It's going to be great!
- J'ai besoin de prendre des cours d'anglais particuliers pour améliorer ma conversation.I need to take private English lessons to improve my conversation skills.
- Je suis en retard pour mon cours d'anglais.I am late for my English class.
- Les cours d'anglais me permettent de m'améliorer rapidement.English classes allow me to make rapid progress.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are discussing their school schedule.
- NathanTu as quel cours d'anglais aujourd'hui ?Which English class do you have today?
- ManonJ'ai un cours d'anglais à dix heures.I have an English class at ten o'clock.
- NathanEst-ce que ton cours d'anglais est difficile ?Is your English class difficult?
- ManonNon, le cours d'anglais est assez facile.No, the English class is quite easy.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cours, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
