Studies
BU
Letter by letterStandardA2Meaning
bibliothèque universitaire
The university library. Students never say the full name: « je vais à la BU », « la BU ferme à 22 h ».
How it is said
bé-u
Gender and article
la BU · feminine
Where you meet it
A campus map, a message between students, posted opening hours.
Example
La BU est ouverte jusqu'à 22 h pendant les partiels.
The university library (BU) is open until 10 pm during exams.
In the DELF
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Watch out
Feminine: la BU, spelled bé-u. The full name is on signs; the acronym in every conversation.
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