années scolaires
The English phrase school years is translated into French as années scolaires.
The phrase refers to the period of time during which a student attends school.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of années (years) and scolaires (school-related or academic).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is année scolaire. The adjective scolaire must agree in gender and number with the noun années, which is feminine plural.
Did you know?
- The term scolaire comes from the Latin schola, which originally meant 'leisure' because the Greeks viewed philosophical discussion as a leisure activity.
- While scolaire refers to school years, the word collège in France refers specifically to the middle school years, which is different from the English meaning of a university.
- In France, the term année scolaire is often associated with the 'rentrée scolaire', a major national event in early September that marks the official start of the academic year.
Examples in context
- Ma sœur cadette est en cinquième année de l'école primaire. Elle adore l'école!My younger sister is in the fifth grade of primary school. She loves school!
- Mes années scolaires étaient très amusantes.My school years were very fun.
- Elle se souvient de ses années scolaires à Paris.She remembers her school years in Paris.
Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are talking about their childhood memories.
- HugoTu aimais l'école pendant tes années scolaires ?Did you like school during your school years?
- EmmaOui, j'ai beaucoup d'amis de cette époque.Yes, I have many friends from that time.
- HugoMoi aussi, c'était une période géniale.Me too, it was a great period.
- EmmaOn a beaucoup grandi depuis, Hugo.We have grown a lot since then, Hugo.
