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How do you say "physical education" in French?

l'éducation physique

Noun

In French, "physical education" is l'éducation physique.

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Pronunciation

Say 'ay-doo-kah-syohn fee-zeek' where 'education' stresses first and 'physique' stresses first.

Grammar notes

Education is feminine, physique is feminine. Plural: les educations physiques.

Example sentence

L'education physique est bonne pour la santé.

Physical education is good for health.

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How to remember l'éducation physique

Physical education teaches you to exercise and stay healthy. Physical means body movement.

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Questions about l'éducation physique

How do you say "physical education" in French?

In French, "physical education" is l'éducation physique. It is a noun.

How is l'éducation physique written in French?

l'éducation physique is written using the standard French script.

How is l'éducation physique used in a sentence?

Use l'éducation physique as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'education physique est bonne pour la santé. (Physical education is good for health.).

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