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maths

maths

noun MAT Rare
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Usage Note

Maths is the standard informal French shortening of mathématiques, always plural and feminine in French, matching the full form. It is used freely in conversation and even in school contexts: le cours de maths. The final -s is silent. British English 'maths' aligns with French usage; American 'math' does not.

Examples

"Elle est forte en maths."

Natural Translation

She is good at maths.

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