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I am trying to find a French translation for the word 'house', in the context of school. In England, schools are divided into 'houses' of students, like a group- this may not be a literal, physical entity though. Google translate gives 'maison d'école' which I think is a bit too literal- is there a proper word for it?

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  • What is a school "house"? Somewhere where the students sleep?
    – N.I.
    Feb 9, 2018 at 12:34
  • @NajibIdrissi I edited my question for the definition
    – S.L
    Feb 9, 2018 at 12:36

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If you mean "house" like "Gryffindor" in Harry Potter for example, it is translated as maison, so we do in fact use the literal translation ;)

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Not sure, maybe "confrérie" (fraternities with names made up of Greek letters like "Delta Kappa Epsilon"...) You can also say "fraternité" (for boys) or "sororité" for girls

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  • Isn't it an US thing? never seen such thing in England Feb 9, 2018 at 13:30

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