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kindergarten

UK
/ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːtən/
US
/ˈkɪndərˌɡɑrtən/

Translations

kindergartennoun
kindergartens
pl
UK
/ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːtən/
US
/ˈkɪndərˌɡɑrtən/
école maternelle
She was excited to start kindergarten and meet new friends.
Elle était impatiente de commencer l’école maternelle et de rencontrer de nouveaux amis.
In many states, kindergarten is mandatory before entering elementary school.
Dans de nombreux États, la maternelle est obligatoire avant d’entrer à l’école élémentaire.
Synonyms
nursery school
playgroup
early childhood education
pre-kindergarten
preschool
kindergartenadjective
UK
/ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːtən/
US
/ˈkɪndərˌɡɑrtn̩/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to kindergarten.
de maternelle
The teacher designed kindergarten activities that focused on basic motor skills.
L’enseignante a conçu des activités de maternelle axées sur les compétences motrices de base.
Synonyms
childish
childlike
infantile
puerile
babyish
juvenile
preschool
nursery-school
preprimary

Definitions

kindergartennoun
A school or class for young children, usually between the ages of four and six, that serves as an introduction to formal education.
She was excited to start kindergarten and meet new friends.
The educational level or year for young children, typically preceding first grade in elementary school.
In many states, kindergarten is mandatory before entering elementary school.
kindergartenadjective
Relating to or suitable for kindergarten or young children of kindergarten age.
The teacher designed kindergarten activities that focused on basic motor skills.
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