No. 977 in French
école
School.
In a sentence
L'école est un endroit où les enfants apprennent.
The school is a place where children learn.
In this sentence, “école” refers to the general concept of a school as an institution where education takes place.
Je vais à l'école tous les jours.
I go to school every day.
Here, “école” is used in the context of attendance, implying a regular activity or routine involving going to school.
Mon école est située au centre de la ville.
My school is located in the center of the city.
In this usage, “école” refers to a specific educational institution associated with the speaker.
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