French word

étudiant

Pronunciation

IPA/etydjɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstudent

Example

L'étudiant lit un livre.

The student is reading a book.

Illustration for étudiant (student)

More examples

L'étudiant étranger cherche un logement.

The foreign student is looking for accommodation.

Core concept

A learner with books and notes, following lessons or studying independently.

Common phrases

  • étudiant étranger

    foreign student

  • étudiant à l'université

    university student

  • étudiant en première année

    first-year student

Similar words

élève: A school pupil in primary or secondary education.
lycéen: A high school student.
collégien: A middle school student.
apprenti: An apprentice gaining vocational skills while working.

Definition in French

Personne qui suit des études, souvent dans l'enseignement supérieur comme l'université ou la faculté.

Word origin

French étudiant comes from the present participle of étudier, a verb descended from Latin studēre, meaning to apply oneself or study.

Usage tips

  • In common French, étudiant usually refers to a learner in higher education, while élève commonly refers to a school pupil.

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