lycée
high school (ages 15-18)
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/li.se/
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Cultural Note
French lycées can be general (général), technological (technologique), or vocational (professionnel). The final year, terminale, culminates in the baccalauréat exam. Many prestigious lycées in Paris, such as Louis-le-Grand and Henri-IV, are famous for their classes préparatoires.
📝 Example Sentences
Mon fils entre au lycée cette année.
My son is starting high school this year.
Le lycée dure trois ans : seconde, première et terminale.
High school lasts three years: seconde, première, and terminale.