Instruite (en. Educated)

[ɛ̃s.tʁy.it]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Someone who has received an education and acquired knowledge.

She is an educated woman, having studied at university.

Elle est une femme instruite, ayant étudié à l'université.

Someone who is educated in a particular field.

This author is very knowledgeable in literature.

Cet auteur est très instruit en littérature.

Someone who demonstrates knowledge and culture.

In his debates, he shows that he is very knowledgeable.

Dans ses débats, il montre qu'il est très instruit.

From the Latin 'instruere', which means 'to elaborate, to compose, to teach'.

to be well-educated

To have extensive knowledge in several fields.

être bien instruite

educated in the art

To have skills and knowledge in an artistic field.

instruite dans l'art

educated about the world

To be informed about world events and cultures.

instruite du monde

to educate

The action of teaching or providing knowledge.

instruire

education

The process of acquiring knowledge, skills, and values.

éducation

knowledge

The sum of knowledge acquired through experience or study.

savoir

A woman who has many degrees.

She is so educated with all her master's degrees.

Elle est tellement instruite avec tous ses masters.

A person who shows off their knowledge.

He acts cool, as if he is so educated.

Il se la joue, on dirait qu'il est tellement instruite.