étudiant/e.ty.djɑ̃/
noun / adjective · A1 · Frequency 1482
nounmasculine
Meanings
student
Refers to a person who is enrolled in a school or university for education.
Examples
Un étudiant a oublié son ordinateur dans la salle de cours.
A student forgot his computer in the classroom.
L'étudiant prépare un exposé pour le séminaire de demain.
The student is preparing a presentation for tomorrow's seminar.
Chaque étudiant doit remettre son devoir avant vendredi.
Every student must submit their assignment before Friday.
Collocations
- un étudiant en médecinea medical student
Common mistakes
Je suis étudiant à l'école primaire.
Je suis élève à l'école primaire.
In French, the lemma étudiant usually refers to a student in higher education; a primary- or secondary-school pupil is normally called an élève.
Related words
adjectivemasculine
Meanings
relating to students
Used as an adjective to describe things related to students or studying, e.g., “une vie étudiante” (student life).
Examples
Le budget étudiant ne couvre pas toujours les dépenses de logement.
A student's budget does not always cover housing expenses.
Le logement étudiant est situé près de la bibliothèque universitaire.
The student accommodation is located near the university library.
Un tarif étudiant est proposé pour les abonnements de transport.
A student rate is available for transport passes.
Collocations
- un journal étudianta student newspaper
Related words
synonymscolaireschool-related, academic
antonymprofessionnelprofessional
nounmasculine
Meanings
student
Refers to a person who is enrolled in a school or university for education.
Examples
Les étudiants révisent ensemble à la bibliothèque avant les examens.
The students study together at the library before the exams.
Plusieurs étudiants ont posé des questions après le cours.
Several students asked questions after the class.
Les étudiants doivent rendre leur projet vendredi.
The students have to submit their project on Friday.
Collocations
- un étudiant en médecinea medical student
Common mistakes
Je suis étudiant à l'école primaire.
Je suis élève à l'école primaire.
In French, the lemma étudiant usually refers to a student in higher education; a primary- or secondary-school pupil is normally called an élève.
Related words
nounfeminine
Meanings
student
Refers to a person who is enrolled in a school or university for education.
Examples
L'étudiante prépare un examen à la bibliothèque.
The student is preparing for an exam at the library.
Une étudiante a proposé une solution pendant la réunion.
A student proposed a solution during the meeting.
Cette étudiante travaille à temps partiel après ses cours.
This student works part-time after her classes.
Collocations
- un étudiant en médecinea medical student
Common mistakes
Je suis étudiant à l'école primaire.
Je suis élève à l'école primaire.
In French, the lemma étudiant usually refers to a student in higher education; a primary- or secondary-school pupil is normally called an élève.
Related words
adjectivefeminine
Meanings
relating to students
Used as an adjective to describe things related to students or studying, e.g., “une vie étudiante” (student life).
Examples
La vie étudiante lui a appris à gérer son budget.
Student life taught her how to manage her budget.
L'association étudiante organise une collecte de vêtements chaque hiver.
The student association organizes a clothing drive every winter.
La résidence étudiante se trouve à cinq minutes de la bibliothèque.
The student residence is five minutes from the library.