Vocabulary Theme: School Subjects and Education in French

When talking about school subjects and education in French, there are some important words and phrases to know. Here’s a simple guide to help you learn this vocabulary, along with examples and explanations.

Key Vocabulary

1. Les matières scolaires (School subjects)

   • Les mathématiques (Mathematics)
   • La chimie (Chemistry)
   • La biologie (Biology)
   • L'histoire (History)
   • La géographie (Geography)
   • L'éducation physique (Physical Education)
   • La langue (Language)

2. Des termes éducatifs (Educational terms)

   • Le professeur / La professeure (Teacher)
   • L'élève / L'étudiante (Student)
   • La classe (Classroom)
   • Le devoir (Homework)
   • Le livre (Book)
   • Le tableau (Board/Chalkboard)

3. Phrases utiles (Useful phrases)

   • Quelle est ta matière préférée ? (What is your favorite subject?)
   • J’aime beaucoup les mathématiques. (I really like mathematics.)
   • Nous avons un devoir de chimie demain. (We have a chemistry assignment tomorrow.)
   • Le cours d'éducation physique est à 9 heures. (The physical education class is at 9 o’clock.)

Grammar Tips

• Gender in French: In French, some subjects are feminine, like la biologie and la géographie. Others are masculine, like les mathématiques. Make sure to use the right forms with these.

• Using "a" (has): To tell what a subject is about, use the verb avoir.

  • Example: La chimie a beaucoup de règles. (Chemistry has many rules.)

Sample Conversation

A: Quelle est ta matière préférée ?
B: J’aime la biologie. Et toi ?
A: J’aime l’histoire, surtout celle de la France.

By learning these words and phrases, you’ll be able to talk about school subjects in French more easily!