How to Say ‘He is in second grade.’ in French
Il est en CE1.
eel ay ahn say-un
[eel ay ahn say-un]
🇫🇷 In France: Talking about a child's class level like this is very normal school-gate small talk in France. It is a safe, ordinary topic with other parents.
Phrase Breakdown
Il est
eel ay
He is
Basic expression used to say what someone is or where someone is.
Il est content.
He is happy.
Words in this phrase
Il
[eel]
he
Refers to a boy, such as your son.
Il est très content de sa classe.
He is very happy with his class.
est
[ay]
is
Form of 'to be' used to describe state, identity, or school year.
Il est en CE1.
He is in CE1.
En CE1
ahn say-un
In first grade of primary school
CE1 is a French school level: cours élémentaire première année.
Ma sœur est en CE1.
My sister is in first grade.
Words in this phrase
en
[ahn]
in
Used here before a school level.
Il est en CE1 cette année.
He is in CE1 this year.
CE1
[say-un]
CE1
French school level corresponding roughly to Year 2 / second grade.
Il est en CE1 avec ma fille.
He is in CE1 with my daughter.
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