L'année universitaire
Example: L'année universitaire commence en septembre chaque année.
Definition
"L'année universitaire" refers to the academic year during which educational institutions conduct their courses and activities, typically spanning from early autumn to late spring or summer. It is the period when students attend classes and complete their academic requirements.
Etymology
The term "l'année universitaire" comes from French, combining "année" meaning year and "universitaire" relating to university. It literally means 'the university year,' reflecting the time frame universities use to organize their academic schedules. Did you know this phrase neatly captures the structured cycle of higher education?
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"L'année universitaire" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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