élève
pupil / student (primary/secondary)
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/e.lɛv/
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Cultural Note
In French, 'élève' refers to students in primary and secondary school, while 'étudiant' is reserved for university-level students. The distinction matters in everyday usage and is not interchangeable.
📝 Example Sentences
Il y a trente élèves dans cette classe.
There are thirty pupils in this class.
Les élèves doivent porter un cahier de correspondance.
Students must carry a correspondence notebook.