cours d'EPS
cours d'EPS is the French way to say PE class.
This phrase refers to a school class focused on physical education and sports. In a school context, French speakers almost always use the acronym EPS rather than the full phrase éducation physique.
What does it mean word for word?
The acronym EPS stands for Éducation physique et sportive.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is masculine and is typically used with the definite article le, as in le cours d'EPS.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use classe to mean a period of instruction. In French, cours is used for the lesson itself, while classe refers to the group of students.
Did you know?
- The word cours is a linguistic relative of the English word 'course'. Both descend from the Latin cursus, meaning a running or a path.
- A student might say they are en classe to describe their physical presence in the school building, even while they are attending a cours d'EPS.
- When speaking casually about their physical education teacher, students will almost always use the shortened 'prof d'EPS' rather than more formal titles like 'l'enseignant'.
Examples in context
- J'adore le cours d'éducation physique.I love PE Class.
- J'ai cours d'EPS à dix heures.I have PE class at ten o'clock.
- Le cours d'EPS est dans le gymnase.The PE class is in the gym.
- Est-ce que tu aimes le cours d'EPS ?Do you like PE class?
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are talking in the school hallway.
- EmmaTu as cours d'EPS maintenant ?Do you have PE class now?
- HugoOui, je dois y aller.Yes, I have to go.
- EmmaBonne chance pour ton cours d'EPS, Hugo !Good luck with your PE class, Hugo!
- HugoMerci, Emma !Thanks, Emma!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cours, CC BY-SA 4.0.
