lycee
Definition
Noun: A secondary school, particularly in France or in systems following the French model, that provides education for students between elementary school and university. It typically covers the final years of secondary education, preparing students for the baccalauréat examination and higher education.
Usage
The word "lycée" is used to refer specifically to a type of secondary school. It is a loanword from French and is often used in English contexts when discussing the French educational system or similar systems in other countries. * In France, students attend a lycée after completing collège. * The international lycée in the city follows the French national curriculum.
Examples
- She completed her secondary education at a prestigious in Paris.
- The offers both scientific and literary streams for its final-year students.
- He is a teacher of philosophy at the local .
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to such schools.
- lycée students
- the lycée curriculum
Variants and Related Words
- Lycée is the standard spelling. The plural form is lycées.
- Secondary school: A more general English term for an institution providing education between elementary school and college.
- High school: The common American English term for a secondary school, typically covering grades 9-12.
- Gymnasium: A term used in some European countries (e.g., Germany, Netherlands) for a secondary school that prepares students for university.
Synonyms
- Secondary school
- High school (US)
- Academy (in some contexts)
Notes on Meaning
- The core meaning is a French secondary school. In English usage, it almost always retains this specific cultural and systemic reference. It is not a general synonym for any high school but specifically denotes one within the French tradition.
Noun
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a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
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