tutorat
The English phrase tutoring is translated into French as tutorat.
The term refers to the act of teaching as a tutor.
Meaning: the act of teaching as a tutor (noun)
Which one should you use?
While tutorat is the direct translation, you may encounter other formal expressions depending on the specific context. Use Cours particuliers when specifically referring to private lessons or individual tutoring. Use Accompagnement scolaire when discussing academic support in formal educational contexts to describe tutoring that supports academic progress.
Did you know?
- The term tutorat shares a root with tuteur, which in French also means a 'stake' or 'pole' used to support a growing plant.
- Because tuteur can also mean 'guardian' in a legal sense, using the word in a school context requires careful attention to whether you mean a teacher or a legal protector.
- In many French universities, tutorat refers to a system where older students assist newer ones, rather than a formal teacher instructing a pupil.
Examples in context
- Je vais au tutorat ce soirI'm going to tutoring tonight.
- Il prend des cours particuliers en françaisHe takes private French lessons
- L'école propose un accompagnement scolaire pour les élèves en difficultéThe school offers academic support for struggling students.
- J'offre de l'aide aux devoirs aux enfants du voisinageI offer homework help to neighborhood children.
- Tu pourrais me donner un coup de main pour mes cours de français?Could you give me a hand with my French lessons?
- Ma sœur fait du soutien scolaire pour les élèves du collègeMy sister provides academic support for middle school students.
- Est-ce que tu peux m'aider avec mes devoirs de français?Can you help me with my French homework?
- Besoin d'un p'tit coup d'main pour les leçons?Need a little hand with the lessons?
- Le tutorat est très efficace pour les étudiants.Tutoring is very effective for students.
- Elle propose un tutorat personnalisé pour les maths.She offers personalized tutoring for math.
- Le centre offre du tutorat après les cours.The center offers tutoring after classes.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their grades in the library.
- ChloéNathan, as-tu besoin d'aide en histoire ?Nathan, do you need help in history?
- NathanOui, je pense que le tutorat serait utile.Yes, I think tutoring would be useful.
- ChloéJe connais quelqu'un qui fait du tutorat.I know someone who does tutoring.
- NathanC'est super, merci Chloé !That's great, thanks Chloé!
