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fac

uni, university (informal)

noun FAK Less Common
People & Society Education

Usage Note

fac is the everyday spoken short form of faculté (university faculty). It is used freely in informal speech across France: à la fac means 'at uni'. The full form faculté is preferred in formal writing and official documents.

Examples

"Elle est à la fac depuis deux ans."

Natural Translation

She has been at uni for two years.

Literal Translation

She is at the uni since two years

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