French Conversation · Level 136
30 words
French word
édifiant
Pronunciation
IPA/edifjɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectiveinstructive
Example
Ce livre est vraiment édifiant.
This book is really instructive.
More examples
Son parcours personnel est édifiant pour les jeunes.
His personal journey is edifying for young people.
Core concept
A model story or deed that builds judgment and character.
Common phrases
un exemple édifiant
an edifying example
un témoignage édifiant
an edifying testimony
Similar words
instructif: Educational in a way that increases knowledge and understanding.
exemplaire: Portraying behavior or attitudes as models to follow.
inspirant: Inspiring action through emotional impact or an exemplary model.
Definition in French
Qui instruit ou qui offre un enseignement utile, souvent par l'exemple.
Word origin
Édifiant derives from édifier, from Latin aedificare, whose literal sense of building developed into the figurative sense of strengthening the mind or character.
Usage tips
- Édifiant often has a moralizing or formal tone, while everyday French may use instructif or utile instead.