L'institut (en. The institute)

/lɛ̃.ti.ty/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Establishment where specialized education is provided.

The technology institute offers several engineering programs.

L'institut de technologie offre plusieurs formations en ingénierie.

Organization focused on scientific research.

The Pasteur Institute is known for its work on infectious diseases.

L'institut Pasteur est connu pour ses travaux sur les maladies infectieuses.

Vocational training center.

She studied at the arts institute to improve her skills.

Elle a étudié à l'institut des arts pour parfaire ses compétences.

From Latin 'institutum', meaning 'establishment' or 'organization'.

Research institute

Establishment specializing in study and experimentation.

Institut de recherche

Cultural institute

Organization that promotes culture in a specific field.

Institut culturel

Professional institute

Training center dedicated to practical skills.

Institut professionnel

Student

Person who attends an educational establishment.

étudiant

Teacher

Person who teaches within an institute.

professeur

Training

Process of learning in a specific field.

formation

The institute is sometimes used humorously to refer to a close-knit group of friends.

We are together every day; it’s our little institute!

On est tous les jours ensemble, c'est notre petit institut!

Used to talk about a place where people gather to study together.

We are going to the institute tonight to study before the exam.

On va à l'institut ce soir pour réviser avant l'examen.