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French Phrase

Mes cours sont intéressants.

/mɛ kuʁ sɔ̃ ɛ̃teʁɛsɑ̃/
Meaning"My classes are interesting."
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Meaning

The sentence means “My classes are interesting.” It is used to express a positive opinion about the subjects you are studying, whether at school, university, or in a private course.

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When to use

You can say this when talking to a friend, a teacher, or a counselor about your academic schedule, or when you want to highlight that you enjoy what you are learning.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Mescourssontintéressants

1

Possessive adjective (Mes)

Shows ownership; *mes* is the plural form of *mon/ma* and agrees with a plural noun.

2

Noun (cours)

A masculine plural noun meaning “class” or “course.”

3

Verb (sont)

Third‑person plural of *être* (to be), used because the subject *cours* is plural.

4

Adjective agreement (intéressants)

Adjectives must match the gender and number of the noun they modify; here *intéressant* becomes *intéressants* to agree with the masculine plural *cours*.

🗨In Conversation

A

Comment se passent tes cours cette année ?

How are your classes going this year?

Mes cours sont intéressants, surtout le cours de philosophie.

My classes are interesting, especially the philosophy class.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Mes cours sont intéressant.

    The adjective must agree in number with the noun; use the plural *intéressants* because *cours* is plural.

  • Mes cours est intéressants.

    Do not use *est* (singular) with a plural subject.

  • Mes cours sont intéressant.

    Missing the final *s* on *intéressants*; the adjective must be plural.

↔Alternatives

  • Mes leçons sont passionnantes.

    My lessons are exciting.

  • J'apprécie beaucoup mes cours.

    I really enjoy my classes.

  • Les cours que je suis sont très stimulants.

    The courses I am taking are very stimulating.

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Cultural Tip

In French, the adjective usually follows the noun, but with adjectives like *intéressant* you can place it after the noun (cours intéressants) or before for emphasis (intéressants cours). The plural form *intéressants* agrees with the plural noun *cours*. In informal speech, many learners drop the *s* in *intéressants* when speaking quickly, but it should be kept in writing.