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How to Say ‘Welcome to the school.’ in French

Bienvenue à l'école.

bee-ahn-vuh-NEW ah l ay-KOL

[bee-ahn-vuh-NEW ah l ay-KOL]

Phrase Breakdown

Bienvenue

[bee-ahn-vuh-NEW]

welcome

A warm greeting used when someone arrives.

Example

Bienvenue à l'école de votre fille.

Welcome to your daughter's school.

À l'école

ah l ay-KOL

At school; to school

This refers to being at the school or going to school, depending on context.

Example

Je vais à l'école.

I am going to school.

Words in this phrase

à

[ah]

to; at

A preposition meaning 'to' or 'at,' used here in the place expression.

Example

Bienvenue à l'école pour la réunion.

Welcome to the school for the meeting.

l'

[l]

the

Elided definite article used before a vowel sound.

Example

Les parents attendent à l'école.

The parents are waiting at the school.

école

[ay-KOL]

school

The noun meaning 'school.'

Example

Cette école est très accueillante.

This school is very welcoming.

Guides for French learners

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