Élèves (en. Students)

/e.lɛv/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

This term refers to students or apprentices, generally young, who are enrolled in a school institution.

The students of class 5B organized a school outing.

Les élèves de la classe 5B ont organisé une sortie scolaire.

Also refers to individuals who are following a particular or specialized education.

The students of the music school practice every day.

Les élèves de l'école de musique s'entraînent chaque jour.

Education provided to young learners.

Students need a lot of support during exams.

Les élèves ont besoin de beaucoup de soutien pendant les examens.

From the verb 'to elevate', which means to raise or educate.

to be a diligent student

Indicates that a person is serious and diligent in their studies.

être un élève studieux

students in difficulty

Refers to students who have learning difficulties.

élèves en difficulté

class of students

A group of students studying together in the same room.

classe d'élèves

education

Process of instruction or transmission of knowledge.

enseignement

educator

A person who teaches or takes care of the education of students.

éducateur

schooling

The entirety of studies and training followed by a student during their school life.

scolarité

A student who does not take their studies seriously.

That guy is a 'slacker' student, he never does his homework.

Ce gars-là est un élève 'slacker', il ne fait jamais ses devoirs.

Student who excels in their studies.

She is the 'star' of the class, everyone envies her for her grades.

Elle est le 'crach' de la classe, tout le monde l'envie pour ses notes.