school

• Institution où l'on dispense un enseignement, en particulier aux enfants et aux adolescents, ou ensemble des personnes suivant un même enseignement ou partageant une même orientation artistique, intellectuelle ou scientifique.

A noun referring to an institution for educating children or an organized group of people sharing a common purpose or activity.

1. Educational institutionA1formal

   A place where children or young people go to learn.

   École (établissement d'enseignement)

   • She goes to school every weekday.
   • The school is located near the park.
   • He was late for school this morning.

   Synonymesacademycollegeeducational institutioninstituteseminary

2. B2formal

   A large group of fish swimming together.

   banc de poissons

   • We saw a school of colorful fish while diving.
   • The school of tuna moved swiftly through the ocean.
   • Divers observed a massive school of sardines.

   Synonymesshoal

3. Group or bodyC1formal

   A group of people sharing similar ideas, practices, or profession.

   école (courant/groupe)

   • He belongs to the old school of thought.
   • The school of impressionist painters changed art history.
   • She represents the new school of economic theory.

   Synonymescampcirclefactionfollowingmovementpersuasionsectset

• Verbe signifiant former ou entraîner quelqu'un, souvent dans un cadre formel, ou habituer à la discipline.

A verb used to mean educating or training someone, often in a formal setting, or to teach discipline.

1. Educate or TrainB1formal

   To teach or train someone, especially in a particular skill or behavior.

   Instruire, former

   • She schooled her children in good manners.
   • The coach schooled the team in defensive strategies.
   • He was schooled in the classics at university.

   Synonymescoachdisciplinedrilleducateinstructprepareteachtraintutor

2. Discipline or Teach a LessonB2informalamerican

   To teach someone a lesson by defeating or outperforming them.

   Donner une leçon

   • They schooled their opponents in the final match.
   • The experienced player schooled the rookie.
   • We'll school you in this game if you're not careful.

   Synonymesdominateoutclassoutperformoutplayshow uptrounce