uniformes scolaires
The English phrase "school uniforms" is translated into French as uniformes scolaires.
uniformes scolaires refers to standardized sets of clothes that students are required to wear at school.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of uniformes (uniforms) and scolaires (school-related or pertaining to school).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun uniforme is masculine, so when referring to a single uniform, you use the masculine indefinite article un uniforme scolaire. In the singular, the adjective scolaire does not take an s.
Did you know?
- In France, students often wear une blouse, a white smock worn over their clothes to protect them from ink and paint. While not a full uniforme scolaire, it was a mandatory symbol of childhood in French schools for decades.
- In many French-speaking schools, you will hear the term tenue scolaire instead of uniforme scolaire. This is because uniforme carries a heavy military connotation that many educators find too aggressive for a classroom.
- In some Francophone African countries, uniformes scolaires are far more common than in France. They are often used as a tool for social equality to hide the wealth gap between students.
Examples in context
- Quelle est votre opinion concernant les uniformes scolaires ?What is your opinion on school uniforms?This sentence is useful for asking for someone's opinion regarding uniformes scolaires.Tatoeba #4995195 by sacredceltic, translation #2333275 by Hybrid
- Les règles de l'école exigent que les élèves portent des uniformes scolaires.The school rules require students to wear school uniforms.This sentence is useful for stating that school rules require the wearing of uniformes scolaires.Tatoeba #1003016 by chtof, translation #240898 by CK
- Tom et Marie portent leurs uniformes scolaires.Tom and Mary are wearing their school uniforms.This sentence is useful for describing people who are wearing their uniformes scolaires.Tatoeba #1692746 by Scott, translation #1486069 by Spamster
Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are talking about their school's dress code.
- ManonEst-ce que l'école impose des uniformes scolaires ?Does the school require school uniforms?
- NathanNon, mais nous devons porter des vêtements corrects.No, but we have to wear proper clothes.
- ManonC'est plus simple que les uniformes scolaires, je suppose.It's simpler than school uniforms, I suppose.
- NathanOui, c'est beaucoup plus facile pour nous.Yes, it is much easier for us.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
