French word

didactique

Pronunciation

IPA/didaktik/

Meaning

  • adjectiveeducational

Example

Le manuel est didactique et facile à comprendre.

The manual is educational and easy to understand.

Illustration for didactique (educational)

More examples

La vidéo était didactique et aidait à comprendre le concept.

The video was instructional and helped understand the concept.

Core concept

A well-organized guide that turns complex ideas into teachable steps.

Common phrases

  • vidéo didactique

    instructional video

  • explication didactique

    instructional explanation

  • exemple didactique

    instructional example

Similar words

pédagogique: Concerned with methods of teaching or educational guidance.
éducatif: Providing educational value and supporting the learning process.
instructif: Providing knowledge through clear explanations or illustrative examples.

Definition in French

Qui sert à transmettre une leçon ou un principe de façon pédagogique et structurée, en mettant l'accent sur la clarté du message.

Word origin

The adjective entered French through Latin didacticus, from Greek didaktikos, formed from a verb meaning to teach.

Usage tips

  • French didactique is usually neutral, whereas English didactic can suggest an overly moralizing or preachy style.

Other meanings

  • didacticadjective

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