L'année scolaire
Example: L'année scolaire commence en septembre chaque année.
Definition
"L'année scolaire" refers to the academic year, the period during which schools hold classes, typically starting in September and ending in late spring or early summer. It marks the official timeframe for educational activities and student attendance in schools.
Etymology
The term "l'année scolaire" combines the French word "année," meaning year, with "scolaire," derived from Latin "scholasticus," relating to schools. Did you know that "scolaire" connects directly to the ancient Greek word "scholē," originally meaning leisure but later associated with learning and education?
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"L'année scolaire" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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