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"University" in French: université
l'université
Note: informal: la fac
University in French is l'université, feminine: je suis à l'université. Informal: la fac. Students also say à la fac for campus life.
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How to pronounce université
Say it
ly-nee-vair-see-TAY
/ly.ni.vɛʁ.si.te/
Université: y-nee-vair-see-TAY. With article: ly-nee-vair-see-TAY.
"University" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'université | university Formal and written. | Formal and written. |
| à l'université | at university Studying there. | Studying there. |
| la fac | uni / college (informal) Student speech. | Student speech. |
| un campus | a campus Borrowed word in French. | Borrowed word in French. |
How to use université in real life
- 1Bio chat
Elle étudie le droit à l'université de Lyon.
She's studying law at the University of Lyon.
À l'université.
- 2Student plans
Mon université organise une journée portes ouvertes.
My university is holding an open day.
Mon université.
- 3Between classes
On se voit après l'université demain ?
Shall we meet after university tomorrow?
Après l'université.
Mistakes English speakers make with université
Incorrect: Je vais au université.
Correct: Je vais à l'université.
Vowel start: à l'université.
Incorrect: Je suis à la university.
Correct: Je suis à l'université. / à la fac.
Use université or fac.
Good to know
Fac is short for faculté and dominates student chat. Grande école is a different selective track from a general université.
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Catching up on studies
ChatPal
Tu es encore à l'université cette année ?
Are you still at university this year?
You
Oui, mon université a prolongé mon stage.
Yes — my university extended my internship.
ChatPal
Cool. L'université te plaît toujours ?
Cool. Do you still like university?
You
Oui, surtout les cours du soir.
Yes, especially the evening classes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "University" in French
How do you say university in French?
L'université (feminine).
What is la fac?
Informal word for university / faculty life.
How do you say at university?
À l'université or à la fac.
How do you pronounce université?
y-nee-vair-see-TAY; l'université ≈ ly-nee-vair-see-TAY.
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