Marie a commencé une nouvelle école
Marie started at a new school
Language note: In French, 'école' can refer to primary school, whereas 'lycée' is used for high school.
Culture note: In France, the school year typically starts in early September.
Context: You share an update about Marie's new school.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Marie
[ma-ree]
Marie
A common French feminine given name.
Marie est partie en vacances.
Marie went on vacation.
a
[ah]
has
Third person singular form of 'have'.
Elle a une voiture.
She has a car.
commencé
[koh-mahn-say]
started
To begin or commence something.
Marie a commencé son voyage.
Marie started her journey.
une
[ewn]
a
Indefinite article used before feminine singular nouns.
Il y a une table.
There is a table.
nouvelle
[noo-vel]
new
Something that is recently made or introduced.
Elle a acheté une nouvelle voiture.
She bought a new car.
école
[ay-kohl]
school
An institution for educating children.
L'école commence à huit heures.
School starts at eight o'clock.
Phrase Parts
Marie a commencé
Une nouvelle école
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