French word

pédagogue

Pronunciation

IPA/pedagɔg/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)educator

Example

Le pédagogue explique la méthode aux parents.

The educator explains the method to the parents.

Illustration for pédagogue (educator)

More examples

Un pédagogue conseille les parents sur l'apprentissage.

A pedagogue advises parents about learning.

Core concept

An educator who stays beside learners, adapting explanation and support to their progress.

Similar words

professeur: A teacher who gives classes at a school or university.
enseignant: A person who teaches students in an educational setting.
instituteur: A teacher who mainly teaches children in primary school.
formateur: A trainer who teaches job-related skills or vocational subjects.

Definition in French

Professionnel de l'éducation chargé de former et d'accompagner des élèves ou des adultes en apprentissage.

Word origin

Greek paidagōgos, later Latin paedagogus, is the source of French pédagogue and originally referred to a guide responsible for a child.

Usage tips

  • Pédagogue is masculine or feminine according to the person: un pédagogue and une pédagogue.

Other meanings

  • teachernoun

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