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    Élève (en. Pupil)

    /e.lɛv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A student in a school.
    The student passed the exam with honors.
    L'élève a réussi son examen avec mention.
    A person who is undergoing training in a particular field.
    This student is learning music at the conservatory.
    Cet élève apprend la musique au conservatoire.
    A child who is educated.
    The students in the class participated in a school trip.
    Les élèves de la classe ont participé à une sortie scolaire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'elevare', meaning to lift or raise.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to summarize a student
    To make a summary of a student based on their performance.
    sumériser un élève
    the student surpasses the master
    The student excels or surpasses their teacher in skills.
    l’élève surpasse le maître
    good student
    A student who has good grades and good behavior.
    bon élève

    Related Words

    teaching
    Action of teaching, practice of education.
    enseignement
    class
    A series of lessons or instructions.
    cours
    teacher
    A person who teaches in a school.
    professeur

    Slang Meanings

    Kid
    This kid understood the lesson well.
    Ce gosse a bien compris la leçon.
    Classmate
    He has been my classmate since elementary school.
    Il est mon pote de classe depuis le primaire.
    A kanak
    He is a kanak who always sits at the back of the class.
    C'est un kanak qui est toujours assis au fond de la classe.