Meaning
To write down information for future reference.
Cultural Background
The 'Agenda' is a staple for French students and professionals. Even in the digital age, many French people prefer a paper 'agenda' to 'noter' their appointments. In Quebec, you might hear 'prendre en note' more frequently than just 'noter' in casual conversation. Belgian French uses 'noter' identically to France, but in schools, 'le journal de classe' is the specific place where students 'notent' their tasks.
Quick Confirmation
If someone gives you info, just say 'C'est noté !' to mean 'Got it!' or 'I've written it down!'
Not for Novels
Don't use 'noter' if you are writing a long story. It sounds like you are just making a list.
Meaning
To write down information for future reference.
Quick Confirmation
If someone gives you info, just say 'C'est noté !' to mean 'Got it!' or 'I've written it down!'
Not for Novels
Don't use 'noter' if you are writing a long story. It sounds like you are just making a list.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'noter' in the present tense.
Je ___ ton adresse dans mon carnet.
The subject 'Je' requires the ending '-e' for regular -er verbs.
Which sentence is correct for 'I am writing down the phone number'?
Choose the best option:
'Noter' is the specific verb for writing down information.
Match the French phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the standard present tense conjugations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Quel est ton nom? B: C'est Marc. A: Attends, je ___.
The speaker wants to write down the name Marc.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
What can you 'noter'?
Daily Life
- • Une adresse
- • Un numéro
- • Une liste
Study
- • Un mot
- • Une règle
- • Une date
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJe ___ ton adresse dans mon carnet.
The subject 'Je' requires the ending '-e' for regular -er verbs.
Choose the best option:
'Noter' is the specific verb for writing down information.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the standard present tense conjugations.
A: Quel est ton nom? B: C'est Marc. A: Attends, je ___.
The speaker wants to write down the name Marc.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, in a school context, 'noter un élève' means to grade a student's work.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or with your boss.
Related Phrases
Prendre des notes
similarTo take notes (usually in a lecture)
Inscrire
synonymTo write down/register
Coucher sur le papier
figurativeTo put down on paper
