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éduquer

to educate, to bring up

verb eh-doo-KEH Rare
People & Society Education

Origin: Latin educare ('to bring up, train')

Usage Note

Éduquer focuses on upbringing and the formation of character, slightly broader than instruire ('to instruct academically'). Bien éduqué means 'well-mannered' rather than simply 'well-educated' — the related word éducation similarly covers both schooling and manners. Élever is a common synonym in the sense of raising a child.

Examples

"Les parents éduquent leurs enfants avec soin."

Natural Translation

Parents raise their children carefully.

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