activités périscolaires
The English phrase "extracurricular activities" is translated into French as activités périscolaires.
This phrase refers to activities that students do outside of their regular school classes.
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective périscolaires is composed of the prefix péri- (around/beside) and scolaire (school-related), literally meaning "around school".
Which one should you use?
While activités périscolaires refers to activities organized by the school or municipality during or immediately after school hours, activités extrascolaires is often used for activities that take place entirely outside the school system, such as private clubs.
Did you know?
- The word scolaire comes from the Latin schola, which originally referred to a place of leisure or a place to lounge before it meant a place of formal study.
- In certain French contexts, 'activités périscolaires' are a major topic of political debate regarding the 'égalité des chances' or equality of opportunity between different social classes.
- Many activités périscolaires are managed by the mairie (town hall) rather than the school principal, meaning they are civic services rather than academic ones.
Examples in context
- Dans notre école, nous offrons une variété d'activités extra-scolaires pour les élèves intéressés.In our school, we offer a variety of extracurricular activities for interested students.
- Je participe à plusieurs activités extrascolaires après les cours.I participate in several extracurricular activities after school.
- On organise différentes activités en dehors de l'école pour les enfants du quartier.We organize various activities outside of school for the neighborhood children.
- Mon frère fait partie d'un club de théâtre dans le cadre de ses activités extra-scolaires.My brother is part of a theater club as part of his extracurricular activities.
- Mon fils participe à plusieurs activités périscolaires, comme le judo et le dessin.My son participates in several extracurricular activities, such as judo and drawing.
- Il propose beaucoup d'activités périscolaires cette année.He is offering many extracurricular activities this year.
- Les activités périscolaires sont très populaires ici.Extracurricular activities are very popular here.
- Ma fille participe à diverses activités périscolaires.My daughter participates in various extracurricular activities.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their school schedule.
- HugoEst-ce que tu fais des activités périscolaires, Manon ?Do you do any extracurricular activities, Manon?
- ManonOui, je fais du théâtre et du dessin.Yes, I do drama and drawing.
- HugoC'est super ! Moi, je préfère le sport.That's great! I prefer sports.
- ManonTu devrais t'inscrire avec nous, Hugo !You should sign up with us, Hugo!
