enseignement

teaching, education

noun ahn-say-nyuh-MAHN Rare

Origin: From French 'enseigner' (to teach), from Latin 'insignare' (to mark out)

Also means

lesson, instruction

Usage Note

Enseignement refers both to the act of teaching and to the education system as a whole (l'enseignement supérieur = higher education, l'enseignement primaire = primary schooling). The related verb is enseigner, and a teacher is un/une enseignant(e).

Examples

"L'enseignement des langues est essentiel."

Natural Translation

Language teaching is essential.

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