Also means
high school
Usage Note
Lycée refers to the French upper-secondary school covering years 10–12 (ages 15–18), culminating in the baccalauréat exam. It follows the collège (middle school). The compound lycée professionnel is a vocational track, while lycée général prepares students for university.
Examples
"Elle entre au lycée cette année."
Natural Translation
She is starting secondary school this year.
Literal Translation
She enters at-the high-school this year
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