Studies
ex.
AbbreviationStandardA2Meaning
exemple, ou exercice
In a textbook or notebook, « ex. » abbreviates exemple (« ex. : il pleut ») or exercice (« ex. 4 page 12 »). The number decides: with a number, it is the exercise.
How it is said
exemple, ou exercice
Gender and article
no article
Where you meet it
A textbook, a notebook, a classroom board, a teacher's message.
Example
Devoirs pour lundi : ex. 3 et 4 page 27.
Homework for Monday: exercises (ex.) 3 and 4 on page 27.
In the DELF
reading A2
Watch out
In an essay, write « par exemple » in full: « ex. » is not a connector, it is a notebook abbreviation.