How to Say ‘Class’ in French
Les cours
lay koor
[lay koor]
💬 Usage Tip: [Les cours] literally says [the classes], but in phrases like [après les cours] it often means [after class] or [after school]. French commonly uses the plural here where English uses a singular idea.
Phrase Breakdown
Les
[lay]
the
Plural definite article used with plural nouns.
Les cours finissent à seize heures aujourd’hui.
Classes finish at four o’clock today.
cours
[koor]
classes
School lessons or classes during the day.
Les cours de demain commencent tôt.
Tomorrow’s classes start early.
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