primaire

primary

adjective noun pree-MAIR Rare

Origin: Latin primarius (of the first rank)

Also means

elementary

Usage Note

Primaire as an adjective means 'primary' in all senses: école primaire (elementary school), couleurs primaires (primary colors). As a noun un primaire can refer to a primary election or, informally, to someone considered simplistic in their thinking. The noun le primaire also names the primary school level in France.

Examples

"Ses enfants sont encore à l'école primaire."

Natural Translation

Her children are still in primary school.

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