How to Say ‘At school’ in French
À l'école
ah l ay-kol
[ah l ay-kol]
💬 Usage Tip: À means 'at/to.' Watch the accent: à l'école.
🇫🇷 In France: French school life is a big social hub for families, especially in primary school.
Phrase Breakdown
À
[ah]
at, to
A common French preposition meaning “at” or “to,” depending on context.
À l'école, on se retrouve souvent devant la grille.
At school, we often meet in front of the gate.
l'
[l]
the
This is the shortened form of “le” used before a vowel sound.
À l'école, l'ambiance est souvent conviviale entre parents.
At school, the atmosphere is often friendly between parents.
école
[ay-kol]
school
Refers to the school building or school in general.
À l'école, les enfants jouent ensemble dans la cour.
At school, the children play together in the playground.
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