lecture in French
lecture in French is conférence, cours magistral, donner des leçons — lecture means a talk given to teach an audience about a subject.
lecture in French
conférence
A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
cours magistral
A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
donner des leçons
(transitive) To preach, to berate, to scold.
donner un cours magistral
(transitive) To preach, to berate, to scold.
donner une conférence
(transitive) To preach, to berate, to scold.
faire la leçon
(transitive) To preach, to berate, to scold.
faire la morale
(transitive) To preach, to berate, to scold.
gronder
(transitive) To preach, to berate, to scold.
What does "lecture" mean?
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noun A talk given to teach an audience about a subject.
"The professor's lecture on Roman history ran an hour over."
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noun A long, stern talking-to meant to correct someone's behaviour.
"Dad gave us a lecture about staying out too late."
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verb To give a formal talk teaching a subject.
"She lectures on marine biology at the university."
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verb To scold or reprimand someone at length.
"Stop lecturing me — I already know I was wrong."
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lecture in a sentence
- The professor's lecture on Roman history ran an hour over.
- Students packed the hall for the guest lecture on climate policy.
- Dad gave us a lecture about staying out too late.
- She lectures on marine biology at the university.
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What is "lecture" in French?
"lecture" in French is conférence, cours magistral, donner des leçons. lecture means: A talk given to teach an audience about a subject.
How do you use "lecture" in a sentence?
Example: "The professor's lecture on Roman history ran an hour over." In French, "lecture" is conférence, cours magistral, donner des leçons.
Are there other ways to say "lecture" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "lecture": conférence, cours magistral, donner des leçons, donner un cours magistral, donner une conférence, faire la leçon.
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