conseiller scolaire
masculine
The English phrase "school counselor" can be translated into French as conseiller scolaire. Wiktionary also lists conseillère scolaire.
Meaning: school-oriented counselor (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| conseiller scolaire | masculine |
| conseillère scolaire | feminine |
This term refers to a counselor whose work is oriented toward a school environment.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of conseiller (counselor/advisor) and scolaire (school-related/academic).
Which one should you use?
Use conseiller scolaire when referring to a male counselor and conseillère scolaire when referring to a female counselor.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Canada, specifically Quebec, the term Conseiller(e) d'orientation is used. Additionally, in Quebec, the term Conseiller(ère) en orientation scolaire et professionnelle is also used.
Did you know?
- The French word conseil is used for both 'advice' and 'a council' or 'board'. This means a conseiller can be someone giving a tip or a formal member of a government body.
- The word scolaire is a linguistic doublet of the word écolier, which means 'schoolchild'. Both words share the same ancient Latin root schola but entered the language through different paths.
- In France, the role of a conseiller scolaire is often distinct from the psychologue de l'éducation nationale, who handles the clinical and psychological aspects of student well-being.
Examples in context
- J'ai démarré une consultation avec un conseiller d'orientation scolaire.I started a session with a school counselor.
- J'ai discuté de ma carrière avec un conseiller scolaire.I discussed my career with a school counselor.
- L'école a recommandé un psychologue scolaire pour mon enfant.The school recommended a school counselor for my child.
- Je dois voir le conseiller scolaire.I need to see the school counselor.
- Le conseiller scolaire m'a aidé avec mon orientation.The school counselor helped me with my career guidance.
- Il travaille comme conseiller scolaire dans ce lycée.He works as a school counselor in this high school.
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are talking about school during a break.
- EmmaNathan, est-ce que tu as parlé au conseiller scolaire ?Nathan, did you speak to the school counselor?
- NathanNon, je vais aller le voir après les cours.No, I am going to go see him after class.
- EmmaC'est une bonne idée pour tes problèmes de planning.It is a good idea for your scheduling problems.
- NathanOui, j'espère qu'il pourra m'aider.Yes, I hope he can help me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “school counselor” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conseiller, conseillère, scolaire, CC BY-SA 4.0.
