matières scolaires
The English phrase "school subjects" is translated into French as matières scolaires.
matières scolaires refers to the specific branches of knowledge or fields of study taught to students in an educational institution. In a classroom context, you can often use the word matière alone to refer to a subject without needing the adjective scolaire.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of matières, which literally means "matters" or "substances" and scolaires, which means "school-related".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is matière scolaire.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use sujet to mean a school subject. In French, sujet refers to a topic of discussion or the subject of a sentence.
Did you know?
- While matières scolaires describes the subjects, French students often refer to their specific schedule of classes as their emploi du temps, which literally translates to 'employment of time'.
- If a student is particularly bad at a matière, they might say they are nul in that subject, which literally means 'zero'.
- In a French high school, your 'subjects' are often referred to as your 'spécialités' if they are part of your specific major track.
Examples in context
- J'adore les mathématiques.I love mathematics.
- J'adore les maths.I love math.
- Je suis intéressé(e) par les sciences.I am interested in science.
- Mon livre préféré est l'histoire de France.My favorite book is the history of France.
- Quelles sont tes matières scolaires préférées ?What are your favorite school subjects?
- Il étudie plusieurs matières scolaires cette année.He is studying several school subjects this year.
- Les matières scolaires varient selon les écoles.School subjects vary depending on the schools.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing their high school schedules.
- ChloéHugo, tu aimes tes matières scolaires ?Hugo, do you like your school subjects?
- HugoOui, mais j'ai trop de devoirs.Yes, but I have too much homework.
- ChloéMoi, je préfère les sciences.Me, I prefer science.
- HugoC'est vrai, c'est passionnant.That's true, it's exciting.
