note
/nɔt/
The English phrase "rating" is translated into French as note.
note refers to a position on a scale, such as a numerical or qualitative rating. In this context, it is also used to mean a grade. To express the action of giving a rating, use the verb noter.
Meaning: position on a scale (noun)
Which one should you use?
While note can mean a written note or a musical note, in the context of a scale, it specifically refers to a numerical or qualitative rating.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun note is feminine and is used with the indefinite article une to mean a single rating or grade. The plural form of 'note' is 'notes'.
How do you pronounce it?
/nɔt/
Did you know?
- In a restaurant, if you ask for the note, you will not receive a rating or a score, but rather the bill or the check.
- In a French school setting, if a student receives a note of 20 out of 20, it is considered an almost impossible perfection that is rarely ever achieved.
- The term note is a cognate of the English word 'notary', as both derive from the idea of marking or recording information.
Examples in context
- La dernière évaluation de ce film était excellente.The last rating of this movie was excellent.
- J'ai donné une note de 8 sur 10 à ce livre.I gave a rating of 8 out of 10 to this book.
- Cette série télé a une cote élevée.This TV series has a high rating.
- Quelle note avez-vous donnée ?What rating did you give?
- Quelle est la note de ce film ?What is the rating of this movie?
- Il a reçu une excellente note.He received an excellent rating.
- La note moyenne est de trois sur cinq.The average rating is three out of five.
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are looking at a restaurant online.
- LéaRegarde, ce restaurant a une excellente note.Look, this restaurant has an excellent rating.
- LucasC'est vrai, les clients sont très contents.That's true, the customers are very happy.
- LéaOn devrait réserver une table pour ce soir.We should book a table for tonight.
- LucasJe suis d'accord, Lucas va appeler tout de suite.I agree, Lucas will call right away.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry note, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries note, CC BY-SA 4.0.
