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kindergarten in French

kindergarten in French is maternelle, jardin d'enfants, école maternelle — kindergarten means a school or class for young children, typically aged around four to six, that comes before the first formal grade of primary school.

kindergarten in French

maternelle
noun
(North America, Australia, India) An educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6; nursery school. [from 1852]
jardin d'enfants
noun
(North America, Australia, India) An educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6; nursery school. [from 1852]
école maternelle
noun
(North America, Australia, India) An educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6; nursery school. [from 1852]

What does "kindergarten" mean?

  1. noun A school or class for young children, typically aged around four to six, that comes before the first formal grade of primary school.
    "My daughter starts kindergarten in September."
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kindergarten in a sentence

  • My daughter starts kindergarten in September.
  • The kindergarten classroom was full of colourful drawings.

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What is "kindergarten" in French?

"kindergarten" in French is maternelle, jardin d'enfants, école maternelle. kindergarten means: A school or class for young children, typically aged around four to six, that comes before the first formal grade of primary school.

How do you use "kindergarten" in a sentence?

Example: "My daughter starts kindergarten in September." In French, "kindergarten" is maternelle, jardin d'enfants, école maternelle.

Are there other ways to say "kindergarten" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "kindergarten": maternelle, jardin d'enfants, école maternelle.

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