English–French

“educate” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/edyke/

Example

Les parents doivent éduquer leurs enfants avec patience.

The parents must educate their children patiently.

Illustration for éduquer (educate)

How to say “educate” in French

“Educate” in French is éduquer.

A parent guiding a child toward knowledge, judgment, and responsible conduct.

Full entry for éduquer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with éduquer

Les médias peuvent contribuer à éduquer le public sur la santé.

The media can contribute to educating the public about health.

Tips for using éduquer

  • In family contexts, éduquer often emphasizes manners and conduct, while instruire more specifically emphasizes organized academic knowledge.

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