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    Instruit (en. Educated)

    /ɛ̃s.tʁɥi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who possesses knowledge and culture.
    An educated man knows how to appreciate art.
    Un homme instruit sait apprécier l'art.
    Educated, having received higher education.
    She is very educated, having studied at the best universities.
    Elle est très instruit, ayant étudié dans les meilleures universités.
    Who has been informed or warned.
    He is well informed about the latest political news.
    Il est bien instruit des dernières nouvelles politiques.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to educate' coming from the Latin 'instruere', which means 'to prepare, to build'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an educated mind
    A person who has received a good education and is open-minded.
    un esprit instruit
    educated and aware
    Refers to someone who is well-informed and educated.
    instruit et averti

    Related Words

    to educate
    To impart knowledge, to educate.
    instruire
    education
    Process of acquiring knowledge.
    éducation
    training
    Practical or theoretical teaching aimed at acquiring a skill.
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    Slang Meanings

    An intellectual
    Look at him, he thinks he’s educated, always talking about philosophy.
    Regarde-le, il se prend pour un instruit, toujours à parler de philosophie.
    A wise person
    He has very valuable advice; he is a true scholar.
    Il a des conseils très précieux, c'est un vrai instruit.