préfet
The English phrase 'school prefect' is translated into French as préfet.
The term préfet refers to a senior student who has been granted authority to maintain order and discipline among their peers within a school setting.
Did you know?
- In France, the word préfet almost never refers to a student, but instead describes a high-ranking government official who represents the state in a region.
- While a British student might be a 'prefect', a French student in a similar position of authority is more likely to be called a délégué or a chef de classe.
- The role of a student préfet is much more common in former French colonies or international schools than in the domestic French education system.
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are talking about school rules.
- NathanPourquoi le préfet nous gronde tout le temps ?Why is the school prefect always scolding us?
- ChloéC'est son travail de maintenir l'ordre, Nathan.It is his job to maintain order, Nathan.
- NathanJe trouve qu'il est beaucoup trop sévère.I think he is much too strict.
- ChloéLe préfet doit être ferme avec tout le monde.The school prefect must be firm with everyone.
