English–French

“instructive” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/edifjɑ̃/

Example

Ce livre est vraiment édifiant.

This book is really instructive.

Illustration for édifiant (instructive)

How to say “instructive” in French

“Instructive” in French is édifiant.

A model story or deed that builds judgment and character.

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

Example sentences with édifiant

Son parcours personnel est édifiant pour les jeunes.

His personal journey is edifying for young people.

Tips for using édifiant

  • Édifiant often has a moralizing or formal tone, while everyday French may use instructif or utile instead.

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