Enseigner
Example: Le professeur enseigne le français aux étudiants chaque jour.
Definition
"Enseigner" means to impart knowledge or skills to others, typically in an educational setting. It involves guiding or instructing students or learners in a subject, such as a teacher who "enseignes" French to students each day.
Etymology
The word "enseigner" comes from the Old French 'enseignier', which traces back to the Latin 'insignare' meaning 'to mark or designate'. Originally, it referred to setting a sign or standard, evolving to mean teaching or instructing. Did you know? The root relates to the idea of showing or pointing out knowledge.
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"Enseigner" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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