ma note
The English phrase "my grade" is translated into French as ma note.
ma note is used to refer to a specific mark or score on an assignment.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the feminine possessive adjective ma (my) and the feminine noun note (grade/mark).
Which one should you use?
While ma note refers to a specific mark or score on an assignment, mon niveau is used to refer to a person's general level or grade in a hierarchy (e.g., grade level in school).
Did you know?
- In France, une note is typically graded on a scale of 0 to 20. Receiving a 10 is considered passing, but getting a 20 is extremely rare as it represents absolute perfection.
- If you want to say 'my grade' in the sense of your professional rank or military seniority, you must use mon grade instead of ma note.
- The word note shares a common ancestor with the English word 'notice', both stemming from the Latin 'nota' meaning 'mark'.
Examples in context
- Est-ce que ça comptera dans le calcul de ma note ?Will this count towards my grade?This sentence is useful for asking if something will count towards ma note.Tatoeba #10241981 by Rovo, translation #10240321 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Ma note est de 85 %.My grade is 85%.
- J'ai eu 18 sur 20.I got 18 out of 20.
- Je suis très contente de ma note.I am very happy with my grade.
- Est-ce que tu as vu ma note d'examen ?Did you see my exam grade?
Example conversation
Two students are talking after a test.
- ManonAs-tu vu ma note sur le portail ?Did you see my grade on the portal?
- NathanNon, je n'ai pas encore regardé.No, I haven't looked yet.
- ManonJe pense que ma note est excellente.I think my grade is excellent.
- NathanFélicitations, Manon !Congratulations, Manon!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ma, note, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
