Le cours
Example: Le cours de français commence à huit heures.
Definition
"Le cours" refers to a class or lesson, especially in an educational context. It is a scheduled period during which a subject is taught, such as a French course starting at a specific time, like eight o'clock in the morning.
Etymology
The term "le cours" originates from the Old French word 'cours,' derived from the Latin 'cursus,' meaning 'a running' or 'a course.' Interestingly, it initially referred to the act of running or flow, which evolved to mean a sequence or series of lessons, reflecting the progression of learning.
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"Le cours" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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