Étudier (en. To study)

/e.ty.dje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Devote time to learning or to seeking information.
He had to study all night for his exam.
Il a dû étudier toute la nuit pour son examen.
Carefully examine a subject to better understand it.
She studies bird behavior.
Elle étudie le comportement des oiseaux.
Gather data or information on a subject.
Scientists study the effects of climate change.
Les scientifiques étudient les effets du changement climatique.

Etymology

From Latin 'studiare', meaning 'to apply oneself, to be diligent'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

study thoroughly
Learn in detail.
étudier à fond
study in a group
Learn with others.
étudier en groupe
study at home
Learn at home.
étudier à la maison

Related Words

study
The action of studying or the result of this action.
étude
student
A person who studies, often in school or at university.
étudiant
studious
The quality of a person who is diligent in their studies.
étudieuse

Slang Meanings

Nonsense
Stop messing around and focus on your studies.
Arrête de faire du bosh et concentre-toi sur tes études.
To mess around
He is messing around before the final exam.
Il brasse avant l'examen final.