note
grade / mark
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/nɔt/
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Cultural Note
France uses a grading scale of 0-20. Getting 20/20 is extremely rare. A 10/20 is the passing grade. Scores above 14-15 are considered very good, and anything above 16 is exceptional. French teachers are known for being stingy with high marks.
📝 Example Sentences
J'ai eu une bonne note à l'examen de mathématiques.
I got a good grade on the math exam.
La note maximale est vingt sur vingt.
The highest grade is twenty out of twenty.