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    Éducation (en. Education)

    /edykasjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Set of knowledge and skills acquired by an individual.
    Education is essential for the development of a society.
    L'éducation est essentielle pour le développement d'une société.
    Institutional education system.
    The education system in France includes primary school and high school.
    Le système d'éducation en France comprend l'école primaire et le lycée.
    Process of awakening the mind and character.
    A good education helps shape children's personalities.
    Une bonne éducation aide à former la personnalité des enfants.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'educatio', which means 'the act of raising, nourishing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    civic education
    Teaching the rights and duties of citizens.
    éducation civique
    physical education
    School discipline focused on sports and physical activity.
    éducation physique
    moral education
    Learning of ethical values and principles.
    éducation morale

    Related Words

    educator
    Person who teaches or trains students.
    éducateur
    educational
    Aimed at instructing or training.
    éducatif
    reform
    Process of improving the education system.
    reformation

    Slang Meanings

    To educate someone in life.
    He educated me well on the street.
    Il m'a bien éduqué dans la rue.
    To be educated in a pretentious context.
    He thinks he's educated, but he knows nothing.
    Il se prend pour un éduqué, mais il ne sait rien.