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How to Say ‘Which class is he in?’ in French

Il est dans quelle classe ?

eel eh dahn kel klahs

[eel eh dahn kel klahs]

🇫🇷 In France: The usual answer is a year level like en CP (say-pay) or en CE1, not a room number. Classes are often also known by the teacher's name.

Phrase Breakdown

Il est

eel eh

He is

Link the two words: ee-LAY.

Example

Il est à l'école.

He is at school.

Words in this phrase

[eel]

Third person singular subject pronoun.

Example

Il est heureux.

He is happy.

est

[eh]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

dans quelle classe ?

dahn kel klahs

in which class?

Say dahn kel KLASS, with rising question intonation.

Example

Tu es dans quelle classe ?

Which class are you in?

Words in this phrase

dans

[dahn]

Indicates inclusion within space or limits.

Example

Dans la maison, c'était calme.

In the house, it was quiet.

quelle

[kel]

which

Used to specify one or more items.

Example

Quelle couleur préférez-vous?

Which color do you prefer?

classe

[klahs]

class

School class; together with salle de, it forms classroom.

Example

Devant la salle de classe, on organise notre travail.

In front of the classroom, we're organizing our work.

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