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French Phrase

Les notes montrent tes progrès.

/le nɔt mɔ̃tʁ tɛ pʁɔɡʁe/
Meaning"The grades show your progress."
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Meaning

The sentence means “The grades show your progress.” It points out that the marks a student receives are evidence of how much they have improved over time.

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When to use

Use this phrase when giving feedback on a learner’s academic performance, when a teacher wants to encourage a student, or when a peer comments on another’s improvement in school or a course.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Lesnotesmontrenttesprogrès.

1

Les (definite article, plural)

Used before a plural noun to indicate 'the'. It agrees in gender and number with the noun.

2

notes (noun, feminine plural)

Means 'grades' or 'notes'. As a feminine plural noun, it takes the article 'les' and adjectives in plural form.

3

montrent (verb montrer, 3rd person plural)

Present tense of 'montrer' (to show). The -ent ending marks the third‑person plural subject.

4

tes (possessive adjective, informal, plural)

Indicates ownership for 'you' (informal). It matches the plural noun 'progrès'.

5

progrès (noun, masculine plural)

Means 'progress'. Although it ends with an -s, the plural is pronounced /pʁɔɡʁe/ (the s is silent).

🗨In Conversation

A

Les notes montrent tes progrès.

Your grades show your progress.

Oui, je vois que je m'améliore chaque trimestre.

Yes, I can see that I’m improving each term.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Les notes montre tes progrès.

    The verb must agree with the plural subject 'les notes'; use 'montrent' not 'montre'.

  • Les notes montrent vos progrès.

    Use 'vos' in formal situations or when speaking to someone you don’t know well.

  • Les notes montrent tes progrèses.

    Do not add an extra -s; 'progrès' already ends with an s that marks the plural.

↔Alternatives

  • Tes résultats reflètent tes progrès.

    Your results reflect your progress.

  • On voit tes progrès à travers tes notes.

    Your progress can be seen through your grades.

  • Les résultats indiquent que tu avances.

    The results indicate that you are moving forward.

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Cultural Tip

In French schools, grades are usually given on a 0‑20 scale, and the word 'note' refers to the numerical mark, not a musical note. In formal contexts (e.g., speaking to a teacher or a parent), replace the informal 'tes' with the polite 'vos' – 'Les notes montrent vos progrès.'