Enseignements (en. Teachings)

ɛ̃.se.ɲe.mɑ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The act of instructing or conveying knowledge.
The lessons learned from this experience are valuable.
Les enseignements tirés de cette expérience sont précieux.
The set of courses or subjects taught in a school.
The teachings of the school year end in June.
Les enseignements de l'année scolaire se terminent en juin.
Lessons or advice that can be derived from a situation.
She shared her teachings on time management.
Elle a partagé ses enseignements sur la gestion du temps.

Etymology

From the verb to teach, derived from the Latin 'insignare' which means 'to mark'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

draw lessons
To obtain lessons from a situation.
tirer des enseignements
academic teachings
Knowledge and skills acquired in a school setting.
enseignements académiques
practical teachings
Knowledge and skills gained through concrete experiences.
enseignements pratiques

Related Words

to teach
Conveying knowledge or skills.
enseigner
student
A person who receives teachings.
élève
training
Process of acquiring skills or knowledge.
formation

Slang Meanings

Street knowledge
Teachers have invaluable knowledge, even on the street.
Les enseignants ont des savoirs qui sont inestimables, même dans la rue.
On-the-ground info
He always has the best on-the-ground info about university teachings.
Il a toujours les meilleures infos de terrain sur les enseignements universitaires.