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lesson

/ˈlɛs.ən/

Translations

lessonnoun

lessons

/ˈlɛs.ən/

leçon

The math lesson was particularly challenging today.

La leçon de mathématiques était particulièrement difficile aujourd'hui.

leçonAu sens figuré, pour une expérience dont on tire un enseignement.

Losing the game taught him a valuable lesson about teamwork.

Perdre le match lui a donné une leçon précieuse sur l'esprit d'équipe.

Additional translations

leçonEmploi religieux.

Synonyms

lessonverb

lessoned

Past Simple

lessoned

Past Participle

lessoning

Gerund

/ˈlɛs.ən/

Rare and chiefly formal usage.

Additional translations

enseignerAu sens de donner des cours particuliers ou spécialisés.

Synonyms

lessonadjective

/ˈlɛs.ən/

Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning 'related to lessons' (e.g., 'lesson plan').

Additional translations

pédagogiqueEmploi attributif, pour ce qui est lié aux leçons ou à l'enseignement.

Definitions

lessonnoun

A period of learning or teaching.

The math lesson was particularly challenging today.

An experience or event from which one can learn.

Losing the game taught him a valuable lesson about teamwork.

A section of a course, typically covering a single topic.

Today's lesson in history class covered the Industrial Revolution.

A piece of music or a passage from a book that is studied and practiced.

She practiced her piano lesson for an hour every day.

A passage of Scripture read aloud during a church service.

The first lesson this morning was from the Book of Isaiah.

lessonverb

To teach or instruct (someone), especially in a private or specific context; to give lessons to.

She lessons three beginners in violin every Saturday.

lessonadjective

Relating to or intended for lessons.

Remember to bring your lesson materials to class.