No. 552 in French
écoles
"Écoles" means "schools" in English.
In a sentence
Les écoles ouvrent leurs portes à huit heures chaque matin.
Schools open their doors at eight o'clock every morning.
In this sentence, 'écoles' is the plural form of the noun 'école', which refers to educational institutions or schools in general. It is used here to refer to schools collectively in the stated context.
Il existe des écoles qui offrent des programmes spécialisés en arts.
There are schools that offer specialized programs in arts.
Here, 'écoles' is used to signify institutions that focus on a specific type of education, specifically mentioning specialized arts programs.
Les écoles rurales disposent souvent de ressources limitées.
Rural schools often have limited resources.
In this context, 'écoles' refers to a subset of schools, specifically those located in rural areas, emphasizing geographical distinction and associated characteristics.
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