feuille d'exercices
The English word worksheet is translated into French as feuille d'exercices.
The term refers to a sheet on which problems are worked out.
Meaning: sheet on which problems are worked out (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase feuille d'exercices is composed of feuille (sheet) and exercices (exercises).
Which one should you use?
While feuille d'exercices is the default, fiche d'exercices is a common alternative used to describe a worksheet or a task sheet. If the worksheet contains only one specific exercise, you can use the singular form feuille d'exercice.
How does it change in a sentence?
You may use the singular feuille d'exercice if the sheet is dedicated to a single exercise.
Did you know?
- In French, the word feuille is used for both a leaf on a tree and a sheet of paper.
- The term fiche in fiche d'exercices originally referred to a peg or a stake driven into the ground.
- In digital contexts, a worksheet in a spreadsheet program like Excel is often called a feuille de calcul rather than using the word 'exercice'.
Examples in context
- J'ai fini ma feuille d'exercices de maths.I finished my math worksheet.
- Le professeur donne une feuille d'exercices.The teacher is giving out a worksheet.
- Est-ce que je peux avoir une feuille d'exercices ?Can I have a worksheet?
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are studying together in a library.
- HugoTu as la feuille d'exercices pour l'examen ?Do you have the worksheet for the exam?
- LéaOui, elle est dans mon sac.Yes, it is in my bag.
- HugoPeux-tu me la prêter, s'il te plaît ?Can you lend it to me, please?
- LéaBien sûr, la voilà.Of course, here it is.
