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    Étudiait (en. Was studying)

    e-ty-di-é

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of determining, analyzing, or becoming aware of subjects or disciplines.
    He was studying mathematics passionately.
    Il étudiait les mathématiques avec passion.
    to dedicate time to learning or understanding.
    She was studying French literature at university.
    Elle étudiait la littérature française à l'université.
    To review subjects for an exam or a test.
    We studied all night before the competition.
    Nous étudiions toute la nuit avant le concours.
    Investigation into a specific question or subject.
    He was studying the effects of climate change.
    Il étudiait les effets du changement climatique.

    Etymology

    The verb 'étudier' comes from the Latin 'studiare', which means 'to strive to learn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    study under a microscope
    to analyze something meticulously.
    étudier à la loupe
    study in minute detail
    to deepen a subject exhaustively.
    étudier dans les moindres détails
    study on the job
    to acquire knowledge through practice rather than theory.
    étudier sur le tas

    Related Words

    study
    The action of studying, often in reference to a learning session.
    étude
    student
    A person who is pursuing studies, typically in an academic setting.
    étudiant
    studied
    That which has been the subject of an examination or research.
    étudié

    Slang Meanings

    To work hard on one's studies.
    He's working like crazy right now, he's studying!
    Il bosse comme un fou en ce moment, il étudie !
    To do schoolwork.
    This weekend, I'm going to sit down to study.
    Ce week-end, je vais me poser pour étudier.
    To be stressed out by exams.
    She's cramming, she's studying all night.
    Elle est en plein cramming, elle étudie toute la nuit.