A2 noun Neutre #318 le plus courant

course

/kɔːrs/

A series of lessons or lectures on a specific subject, typically leading to a qualification. It can also refer to a specific direction or path that someone or something follows, or one part of a multi-part meal.

Exemples

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1

I am taking an English course to improve my speaking skills.

I am taking an English course to improve my speaking skills.

2

The university requires students to complete this introductory course before graduation.

The university requires students to complete this introductory course before graduation.

3

I'm thinking about signing up for that photography course you mentioned.

I'm thinking about signing up for that photography course you mentioned.

Famille de mots

Nom
course
Verb
course
Apparenté
coursework
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'racecourse'. It is a path with a start and a finish line, just like an educational course has a beginning and an end.

Quiz rapide

She decided to ____ an online course to learn how to code.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : take

Exemples

1

I am taking an English course to improve my speaking skills.

everyday

I am taking an English course to improve my speaking skills.

2

The university requires students to complete this introductory course before graduation.

formal

The university requires students to complete this introductory course before graduation.

3

I'm thinking about signing up for that photography course you mentioned.

informal

I'm thinking about signing up for that photography course you mentioned.

4

The academic course explores the historical developments of the 19th century.

academic

The academic course explores the historical developments of the 19th century.

5

Management has organized a training course on new software for all staff members.

business

Management has organized a training course on new software for all staff members.

Famille de mots

Nom
course
Verb
course
Apparenté
coursework

Collocations courantes

take a course to participate in a series of lessons
online course a series of lessons conducted over the internet
main course the primary part of a meal
crash course a short, intensive training session
complete a course to finish all requirements for a set of lessons

Phrases Courantes

of course

certainly or naturally

in the course of

during the period of

matter of course

something that is expected as a natural result

Souvent confondu avec

course vs coarse

Coarse is an adjective meaning rough in texture, while course is a noun meaning a path or series of lessons.

course vs cause

Cause refers to the reason something happens, which sounds slightly similar but has a different vowel sound.

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Notes d'usage

When referring to education, use the verbs 'take', 'do', or 'enroll in' with the word course. In the context of food, a 'three-course meal' usually includes an appetizer, a main dish, and a dessert.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'make a course' when they mean 'take a course' or 'do a course'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'racecourse'. It is a path with a start and a finish line, just like an educational course has a beginning and an end.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin word 'cursus', meaning 'a running, a race, or a journey'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one course, two courses Commonly followed by 'in' + subject (e.g., a course in biology) Can be used as a compound noun (e.g., golf course, training course)
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Contexte culturel

In the UK, 'course' often refers to the entire degree program, whereas in the US, it usually refers to a single class within a program.

Quiz rapide

She decided to ____ an online course to learn how to code.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : take

Mots lis

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B2

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alignment

B2

Alignment refers to the process or state of arranging parts into a straight line or into their correct relative positions. Metaphorically, it describes the state of agreement or cooperation between different groups, goals, or ideas.

alimentary

B2

Relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion in the body. It is most frequently used in medical and biological contexts to describe the path food takes through an organism.

alkaline

B2

Alkaline describes a chemical substance that has a pH level greater than 7, which is the opposite of being acidic. It is often used to describe soil, water, or solutions that can neutralize acids.

allegation

B2

A formal claim or statement that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. It is widely used in legal and journalistic contexts to describe accusations that have not yet been verified by a court of law.

allergy

B2

A medical condition in which the body's immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance, such as pollen, pet dander, or food. This reaction can cause various symptoms like sneezing, itching, or swelling, ranging from mild irritation to life-threatening emergencies.

alleviation

B2

The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe or more bearable. It refers to the partial improvement of a negative situation rather than a complete cure or solution.

allied

B2

To be joined or connected in a cooperative relationship, typically for a common political, military, or professional goal. It describes entities that have formed an alliance to increase their collective strength or achieve a shared objective.

allocation

B2

The process of giving out or distributing something, especially resources like money, time, or space, for a specific purpose. It refers both to the act of assigning these resources and the specific amount or share that has been assigned.

allotment

B2

To assign or distribute a specific portion of something, such as time, money, or tasks, to a person or for a particular purpose. It implies a formal or structured division based on a planned share or quota.

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