Enseigner (en. Teach)
/ɑ̃.sɛ.ɲe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To impart knowledge or a skill.
The teacher teaches mathematics to the students.
Le professeur enseigne les mathématiques aux élèves.
To indicate, to make known.
He teaches the rules of the game to his friends.
Il enseigne les règles du jeu à ses amis.
To educate someone through teaching.
Parents teach fundamental values to their children.
Les parents enseignent les valeurs fondamentales à leurs enfants.
Etymology
From Latin 'insignare,' meaning 'to mark, to designate, to designate for.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to teach by example
To demonstrate how to do something by showing oneself.
enseigner par l'exemple
to teach the hard way
To learn in a strict or rigorous manner.
enseigner à la dure
to teach the basics
To learn the fundamentals of a subject.
enseigner les bases
Related Words
teacher
A person who teaches.
enseignant
learning
The action of receiving education.
apprentissage
education
The process of teaching and learning.
éducation
Slang Meanings
Pedagogue
He is really a pedagogue when he teaches.
Il est vraiment pédago quand il enseigne.
Tutorials
He creates tutorials to teach skills in computer science.
Il fait des tutos pour enseigner des compétences en informatique.