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.