cours de sciences
The English phrase "science class" is translated into French as cours de sciences.
The phrase is used to describe a lesson or a course where students study scientific subjects.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, cours de sciences translates to "course of sciences".
Which one should you use?
Use cours de sciences when you are referring to the academic course or the lesson itself. In contrast, the phrase classe de sciences would more likely be used to refer to the specific group of students within a science classroom setting.
How does it change in a sentence?
While the plural form cours de sciences is the standard way to refer to the subject matter, it is also grammatically possible to use the singular cours de science if you are referring to one specific scientific discipline.
Did you know?
- In French, you can use the phrase c'est toute une science to describe something that requires a specific knack or expert skill, even if it has nothing to do with academic science.
- In France, the concept of 'science' is often split into SVT (Life and Earth Sciences) and physique-chimie (physics and chemistry) in middle school, rather than being one single 'science class'.
- French students in lycée historically chose a scientific track known as the S stream, which served as a powerful marker of their social and academic identity.
Examples in context
- J'ai cours de sciencesI have science class
- Demain, j'ai un cours de sciences.Tomorrow, I have a science class.
- Les cours scientifiques m'intéressent beaucoup.I am very interested in science classes.
- Les expériences en classe de sciences sont toujours amusantes.The experiments in science class are always fun.
- En quelle année avez-vous commencé les sciences?In which year did you start taking science classes?
- J'ai un cours de sciences à dix heures.I have a science class at ten o'clock.
- Le cours de sciences est très intéressant.The science class is very interesting.
- Où se trouve la salle du cours de sciences ?Where is the science class room?
Example conversation
Two students are talking in the school hallway.
- ManonNathan, tu vas au cours de sciences ?Nathan, are you going to science class?
- NathanOui, je pars maintenant.Yes, I'm leaving now.
- ManonAttends-moi, je cherche mon cahier !Wait for me, I'm looking for my notebook!
- NathanDépêche-toi, on va être en retard.Hurry up, we are going to be late.
