Instruits (en. Educated)
/ɛ̃s.tʁɥi/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Who has received a certain level of education.
Educated young people are often more open-minded.
Les jeunes instruits sont souvent plus ouverts d'esprit.
Who has acquired knowledge.
It is important to have educated employees in a company.
Il est important d'avoir des employés instruits dans une entreprise.
Related to culture or knowledge.
Books help people become more educated.
Les livres permettent de devenir plus instruits.
Etymology
From the verb 'instruct', which comes from the Latin 'instruere' meaning 'to assemble, equip, teach'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have an educated mind
To be cultivated and open to knowledge.
avoir un esprit instruit
to make individuals educated
To educate individuals so they acquire knowledge.
faire des personnes instruits
Related Words
instruct
To provide knowledge or education.
instruire
instruction
Teaching or training given.
instruction
informative
Which is educational, providing knowledge.
instructif
Slang Meanings
Very informed people.
Those guys are really educated, always up to date with the latest news.
Ces gars-là sont vraiment instruits, toujours au courant des dernières nouvelles.
Individuals with many degrees.
In this company, everyone is super educated with multiple degrees.
Dans cette entreprise, tout le monde est super instruits avec plusieurs diplômes.