🇫🇷 How to say

“class” in French

classe
Illustration of "class" in a French cultural setting
Students sit at wooden desks in a bright classroom, raising their hands to answer the teacher's question. A large chalkboard displays today's lesson on French grammar.

Usage note

Classe refers to both the group of students and the physical classroom itself. It's a common word used in school settings and informal conversations about education.

Examples

  • La classe commence à neuf heures.

    Class starts at nine o'clock.

  • J'aime ma classe de français.

    I like my French class.

  • Il y a vingt élèves dans la classe.

    There are twenty students in the class.

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What does "classe" mean?

  • A. class
  • B. key
  • C. dance
  • D. airport

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