Enseigné (en. Taught)

/ɑ̃.se.ɲe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a person who has received formal education.
He is a very educated man who understands complex sciences.
Il est un homme très enseigné qui comprend les sciences complexes.
Characterized by studies and knowledge.
She is very educated in philosophy.
Elle est très enseignée en philosophie.
Demonstrates a high level of competence in a specific field.
This professor is educated in linguistics.
Ce professeur est enseigné en linguistique.

Etymology

The word 'educated' comes from the verb 'to educate', which means 'to impart knowledge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

well-educated
A person who has received a good education.
bien enseigné
knowledge acquired through education
Knowledge acquired through education.
savoir enseigné
learn to teach
Process of acquiring teaching skills.
apprendre à enseigner

Related Words

teach
To impart knowledge.
enseigner
education
Process of teaching or learning.
éducation
instruct
To provide knowledge or know-how.
instruire

Slang Meanings

Describes a person who shows a lot of knowledge.
This guy is too educated, he knows everything!
Ce gars est trop enseigné, il connaît tout !
Used to refer to someone who seems overly intellectual.
He is so educated, it becomes boring.
Il est tellement enseigné, ça en devient ennuyeux.