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apprendre
learn

In French, 'apprendre' is the verb used for learning. It can be used in various contexts such as learning a lesson (apprendre une leçon), learning to drive (apprendre à conduire), or learning a language (apprendre une langue). It is an irregular verb, and hence has different conjugation patterns. Be sure to use it in the appropriate context for effective communication.

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approche
approach

The French word 'approche' is the equivalent of the English word 'approach'. In French, it can be used in similar ways as in English, such as describing the act or process of moving towards someone or something, or in the method used to complete a task. For example, 'Ma méthode d'approche pour apprendre une nouvelle langue est de pratiquer tous les jours' translates to 'My approach to learning a new language is to practice every day'.

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éducation
education

In French, the word for 'education' is 'éducation'. Much like in English, it gets used widely in discussions about schooling, teaching, and learning. It can refer to both the process of instructing or the system by which one is instructed. Examples of usage in sentences are: 'Je suis en charge de l'éducation de mes enfants' which means 'I am in charge of my children's education' or 'L'éducation est essentielle pour le développement' which translates to 'Education is essential for development'.

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étudiant
student

The French word for student is 'étudiant'. It refers to an individual who is engaged in learning, typically within an academic setting like a college or university. It is often used in the same contexts as in English, for example in sentences like 'Je suis un étudiant' (I am a student). The word 'étudiant' is masculine; its feminine counterpart is 'étudiante'.

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étudier
study

The French word for 'study' is 'étudier'. It is usually used to refer to the act of devoting time and attention to acquiring knowledge on an academic subject, especially by means of books, or a detailed investigation and analysis of a subject or situation.

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formation
training

The French word 'formation' is used similarly to the English word 'training.' It is most often used in a professional or educational context to refer to the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, and competencies. For example, you might use 'formation' to talk about employee training programs ('programme de formation') or training sessions ('séances de formation').

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