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"Classmate" in French: camarade de classe
le/la camarade de classe
Classmate in French is le/la camarade de classe. Mon camarade de classe means my classmate. You can shorten to camarade among friends at school.
Introducing someone
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How to pronounce camarade de classe
Say it
kah-mah-RAHD duh KLAHS
/ka.ma.ʁad də klas/
Camarade: kah-mah-RAHD. De classe: duh KLAHS.
"Classmate" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| camarade de classe | classmate Full phrase. | Full phrase. |
| mon / ma camarade de classe | my classmate Possessive. | Possessive. |
| mes camarades de classe | my classmates Plural. | Plural. |
| un camarade | a classmate / buddy Shorter, school tone. | Shorter, school tone. |
How to use camarade de classe in real life
- 1Introducing someone
Voici ma camarade de classe, Inès.
This is my classmate, Inès.
Full phrase.
- 2Group project
Mon camarade de classe connaît déjà le sujet.
My classmate already knows the topic.
Mon camarade de classe.
- 3Reunion
Je revois mes camarades de classe ce week-end.
I'm seeing my classmates this weekend.
Mes camarades de classe.
Mistakes English speakers make with camarade de classe
Incorrect: Mon classmate.
Correct: Mon camarade de classe.
Use the French phrase.
Incorrect: Ma camarade de class.
Correct: Ma camarade de classe.
Classe keeps the final e and is feminine.
Good to know
Camarade is warmer than collègue (colleague). Adults may say un ancien camarade de classe for someone from school days. Collègue de classe exists but sounds less natural than camarade de classe.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before a presentation
ChatPal
Ton camarade de classe est prêt ?
Is your classmate ready?
You
Oui, mon camarade de classe a les slides.
Yes, my classmate has the slides.
ChatPal
Super, vous passez en premier.
Great — you're up first.
You
OK, on y va.
OK, let's go.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Classmate" in French
How do you say classmate in French?
Camarade de classe.
How do you say my classmate?
Mon / ma camarade de classe.
Camarade vs collègue?
Camarade fits school; collègue fits work.
How do you pronounce camarade de classe?
kah-mah-RAHD duh KLAHS.
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