programme scolaire
The English phrase "school curriculum" is translated into French as programme scolaire.
The term refers to a schedule or a structured plan of study.
What does it mean word for word?
The word programme in this context means a program or a schedule.
Which one should you use?
Do not confuse programme scolaire with curriculum vitae. The latter is used for job applications and is often shortened to CV in French.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, add an 's' to both the noun and the adjective: programmes scolaires.
Did you know?
- If a French teacher says a topic is hors programme, it means it is not part of the official curriculum and will likely not be on the exam.
- In some French-speaking regions, the term socle commun refers to a mandatory set of core skills and knowledge that must be part of every programme scolaire.
- The word programme comes from the Ancient Greek πρόγραμμα, which literally meant a 'public notice' or 'something written in front'.
Examples in context
- Le programme scolaire de cette école est basé sur l'apprentissage des langues étrangères dès le plus jeune âge.The school curriculum of this school is based on learning foreign languages from a very young age.
- Le plan d'études de cette école met l'accent sur les sciences et les arts.The school curriculum of this school emphasizes science and the arts.
- Le programme d'enseignement de cette école favorise l'apprentissage interactif et l'utilisation des nouvelles technologies.The school curriculum of this school promotes interactive learning and the use of new technologies.
- Tu as travaillé sur quel programme d'études cette année?Which curriculum did you work on this year?
- Le cursus scolaire de cette école offre une grande variété d'options pour les matières artistiques.The school curriculum of this school offers a wide variety of options for artistic subjects.
- Le programme scolaire a changé cette année.The school curriculum changed this year.
- Elle suit le programme scolaire avec attention.She follows the school curriculum carefully.
- Ce nouveau programme scolaire est très complet.This new school curriculum is very complete.
Example conversation
Two university students are discussing their teaching internship.
- EmmaEst-ce que le programme scolaire est difficile ?Is the school curriculum difficult?
- NathanPas vraiment, mais il est très dense.Not really, but it is very dense.
- EmmaNathan, tu connais bien ce programme scolaire ?Nathan, do you know this school curriculum well?
- NathanOui, je l'ai étudié l'an dernier.Yes, I studied it last year.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries programme, scolaire, CC BY-SA 4.0.
