Étudiant (en. Student)

/e.ty.djɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person enrolled in an educational institution.
The student passed his exam with honors.
L'étudiant a réussi son examen avec mention.
One who learns a specific field.
This student studies biology.
Cet étudiant étudie la biologie.
A registrant in a faculty or school.
The students at this university are very motivated.
Les étudiants de cette université sont très motivés.

Etymology

From Latin 'studens', the present participle of 'studere' which means 'to study'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a student
Having the status of a person who studies.
être étudiant
student life
A lifestyle characterized by studies and a limited budget.
vie d'étudiant
exchange student
Student participating in an international exchange program.
étudiant en échange

Related Words

study
The action of learning or examining a subject in depth.
étude
schooling
The set of studies followed by a pupil or student.
scolarité
training
The process through which a person acquires knowledge.
formation

Slang Meanings

High school graduate
This student is still a graduate discovering college.
Cet étudiant est encore un bachelier qui découvre la fac.
Freshman
The freshmen organize a party to celebrate the end of exams.
Les kaps organisent une soirée pour célébrer la fin des examens.