A1 noun Neutre #264 le plus courant

school

/skuːl/

A school is an institution where people, especially children, go to be educated by teachers. It also refers to the building where these classes take place or the entire student body and staff within that institution.

Exemples

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1

I walk to school every morning with my friends.

I walk to school every morning with my friends.

2

The school requires all students to attend the assembly.

The school requires all students to attend the assembly.

3

Hey, are you going to school today?

Hey, are you going to school today?

Famille de mots

Nom
school
Verb
school
Adverbe
scholastically
Adjectif
scholarly
Apparenté
schooling
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'S' for Students, 'C' for Classroom, and 'H' for Homework to remember where you are: SCHool.

Quiz rapide

My younger brother goes ___ school at 8:00 AM.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : to

Exemples

1

I walk to school every morning with my friends.

everyday

I walk to school every morning with my friends.

2

The school requires all students to attend the assembly.

formal

The school requires all students to attend the assembly.

3

Hey, are you going to school today?

informal

Hey, are you going to school today?

4

The school offers a diverse range of academic subjects.

academic

The school offers a diverse range of academic subjects.

5

The company is sponsoring a new computer lab for the local school.

business

The company is sponsoring a new computer lab for the local school.

Famille de mots

Nom
school
Verb
school
Adverbe
scholastically
Adjectif
scholarly
Apparenté
schooling

Collocations courantes

go to school go to school
primary school primary school
high school high school
school uniform school uniform
finish school finish school

Phrases Courantes

after school

after school

old school

old school

back to school

back to school

Souvent confondu avec

school vs college

In many regions, school refers to primary or secondary education, whereas college refers to higher education after age 18.

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Notes d'usage

When talking about the activity of learning, we usually say 'at school' or 'go to school' without using 'the'. Use 'the school' only when referring to the specific physical building.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'I go to the school' when they mean they are attending classes. The correct phrase is 'I go to school'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'S' for Students, 'C' for Classroom, and 'H' for Homework to remember where you are: SCHool.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Greek word 'skhole', which originally meant 'leisure' or 'spare time' used for learning.

Modèles grammaticaux

Plural form: schools No article used when referring to the purpose (e.g., in school, at school) Used with prepositions 'to' (direction) and 'at' (location)
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, school is mandatory for children starting from age 5 or 6 until age 16 or 18.

Quiz rapide

My younger brother goes ___ school at 8:00 AM.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : to

Mots lis

badly

A1

In a way that is not good, effective, or successful. It can also be used to mean 'very much' when you want or need something a lot.

lineup

A1

A lineup is a group of people or things organized in a specific order for an event or purpose. It is often used to describe players on a sports team, performers at a concert, or a list of products.

thoughtful

A1

Thoughtful describes someone who is kind and thinks about the needs or feelings of others. It can also describe a person who is thinking deeply or carefully about a specific subject.

skull

A1

The skull is the hard, bony structure that forms the head in humans and animals. Its main purpose is to protect the brain and support the shape of the face.

recipient

A1

A recipient is a person or group that receives something, such as a letter, a gift, or an award. It is a formal way to describe the person on the receiving end of an action or object.

shy

A1

Shy describes a person who feels nervous, uncomfortable, or timid around other people. It often involves a lack of confidence in social situations or a hesitation to speak and interact with strangers.

shorts

A1

Shorts are a type of clothing worn on the lower part of the body that covers the hips and the tops of the legs. They are typically worn in warm weather or during physical activities like sports and exercise.

meadow

A1

A meadow is a field covered with grass and often wildflowers. It is a natural area where grass is allowed to grow freely, often used for animals to graze or for people to enjoy nature.

disrupt

A1

To stop something from happening in the normal way or to cause a problem that interrupts a process. It is often used when an event or a system is forced to change its usual flow.

scary

A1

Something that is scary makes you feel afraid or frightened. It is often used to describe things like horror movies, monsters, or dangerous situations that cause a feeling of fear.

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