Enseigner
Example: Le professeur enseigne le français aux étudiants étrangers.
Definition
"Enseigner" means to impart knowledge or skills to others, typically in an educational setting. It involves instructing or training someone in a particular subject or activity, as when a teacher "enseigner" French to foreign students.
Etymology
The word "enseigner" comes from the Old French 'enseignier', which derives from the Latin 'insignare', meaning 'to mark or designate.' Originally, it implied showing or indicating something clearly, evolving later to mean teaching or instructing. Did you know? The root relates to signs and symbols, highlighting teaching as a way to 'mark' knowledge.
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"Enseigner" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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