French · Daily Life
ecole
school
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
An institution where children receive education.
Example
L'ecole commence a huit heures.
School starts at eight o'clock.
Etymology
The word 'école' derives from the Latin 'schola', which referred to a school or a place of leisure/learning. It evolved in Old French as 'escole' before taking its modern form.
How & Where It’s Used
'École' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to educational institutions. It is used widely across Francophone countries, adapting to regional education terminologies.