How to Say ‘The math test’ in French
Le contrôle de maths
luh kohn-TROHL duh math
[luh kohn-TROHL duh math]
💬 Usage Tip: In school contexts, [de maths] means [in maths], not literally [of maths]. French often builds subject names this way: [un prof de français], [un contrôle d'anglais].
Phrase Breakdown
Le contrôle
luh kohn-TROHL
The test / the quiz
In a school context, contrôle usually means a short exam or test.
Demain, on a un contrôle de français.
Tomorrow, we have a French test.
Words in this phrase
Le
[luh]
the
Masculine singular article used before a noun.
Le contrôle de maths est important.
The math test is important.
contrôle
[kohn-TROHL]
test
A classroom test or quiz.
Le contrôle de maths aura lieu demain.
The math test will take place tomorrow.
De maths
duh math
In math / of math
Maths is the common French abbreviation for mathematics.
Le cahier de maths est sur la table.
The math notebook is on the table.
Words in this phrase
de
[duh]
of
Preposition linking the noun to the school subject.
Le cahier de maths est sur la table.
The math notebook is on the table.
maths
[math]
math
School subject mathematics, in informal short form.
Les exercices de maths sont dans mon sac.
The math exercises are in my bag.
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