Here are the key French school subjects you need to know. Use the table to learn the vocabulary, then try the quick quiz below to check your understanding.
🎀 Feminine Subjects
| French | English |
|---|---|
| la biologie | Biologie |
| la chimie | Chemistry |
| la géographie | Geography |
| l'histoire | History |
| l'informatique | Computer Science |
| la musique | Music |
| la physique | Physics |
| la religion | Religious Education |
| la technologie | Technology |
🎩 Masculine Subjects
| French | English |
|---|---|
| l'anglais | English |
| le dessin | Art |
| l'EPS | Sports |
| le français | French |
| le grec | Greek |
| le latin | Latin |
| le théâtre | Drama |
👥 Plural Subjects
| French | English |
|---|---|
| les maths | Maths |
| les sciences | Science |
💠💠💠
How to talk about school subjects:
Use j’ai + subject.
Examples:
– J’ai français.
– J’ai géographie.
– J’ai EPS.
Use j’ai + subject.
Examples:
– J’ai français.
– J’ai géographie.
– J’ai EPS.
💠💠💠
In French, many subject names start with l’ because they begin with a vowel:
l’anglais, l’histoire, l’EPS.
💠💠💠
When you feel confident, try the short quiz below to test yourself and your spelling!
💠💠💠