French Conversation · Level 82
60 words
French word
instructif
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃stʁyktif/
Meaning
- adjectiveinformative
Example
Ce livre est instructif.
This book is informative.
More examples
Son discours était assez instructif.
His speech was quite instructive.
Core concept
A book, lesson, or explanation packed with useful information that makes a subject clearer.
Common phrases
un livre instructif
an instructive book
un cours instructif
an instructive course
un documentaire instructif
an instructive documentary
Similar words
informatif: Presents facts and knowledge in an organized, accessible way.
utile: Useful for practical needs and purposes.
Definition in French
Qui fournit des informations ou des explications utiles qui favorisent l'apprentissage ou la compréhension.
Word origin
French instructif comes from Latin instructivus, related to instruere, meaning to furnish or teach, with the suffix -if forming an adjective.
Usage tips
- Instructif usually describes content such as a book, course, or article; describing a person can sound patronizing in some contexts.
Other meanings
- educationaladjective
Opposites
- inutileuselessadjective
Related words
- instruireteachverb
- instructioninstructionnoun
- instructeurinstructornoun