French word

universitaire

Pronunciation

IPA/ynivɛʁsitɛʁ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveuniversity-level

Example

Elle suit des études universitaires à Paris.

She is pursuing university-level studies in Paris.

Illustration for universitaire (university-level)

More examples

Le campus universitaire accueille de nombreux étudiants.

The university campus welcomes many students.

Core concept

University-level study and work linked to courses, qualifications, and research.

Common phrases

  • vie universitaire

    university life

  • études universitaires

    university studies

  • campus universitaire

    university campus

Similar words

étudiant: Associated with students, their lives, or their needs.
académique: Concerned with academic study, research, or theoretical ideas.

Definition in French

Relatif aux études, aux diplômes et aux activités propres à l'université.

Word origin

Universitaire is a French derivative of université, built with -aire; université ultimately comes from Latin universitas, meaning a whole or community.

Usage tips

  • Universitaire emphasizes a university context, while académique more often emphasizes scholarly or theoretical qualities.

Other meanings

  • academicadjective

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