How to Say ‘Daycare’ in French
La crèche
lah KRESH
[lah KRESH]
🇫🇷 In France: A crèche is daycare for babies and toddlers up to about three, before French children start école maternelle "preschool". Pickup times are strict, so it's a common reason to cut a chat short.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
the
A definite article preceding a noun.
La porte est ouverte.
The door is open.
crèche
[KRESH]
daycare / nursery
A childcare center for babies and toddlers under three.
Mon fils va à la crèche le matin.
My son goes to daycare in the morning.
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