Significado
Learn a new language through formal study or practice.
Contexto cultural
The French take great pride in 'la langue de Molière.' Studying it is seen as an entry into a specific literary and philosophical tradition. In Quebec, studying and protecting the French language is a matter of political and cultural survival. French is often the language of instruction in schools, so 'étudier une langue' often refers to the mastery of French as a tool for success. There is a historical legacy of studying French in Vietnam, though it is now often studied as a third language after English.
The Article Rule
Always remember the 'le' or 'la'. 'J'étudie français' is the most common mistake for English speakers.
Double 'i' Alert
In the imparfait, 'nous étudiions' has two 'i's. Don't let your spellchecker lie to you!
Significado
Learn a new language through formal study or practice.
The Article Rule
Always remember the 'le' or 'la'. 'J'étudie français' is the most common mistake for English speakers.
Double 'i' Alert
In the imparfait, 'nous étudiions' has two 'i's. Don't let your spellchecker lie to you!
Context is King
Use 'étudier' on your LinkedIn profile, but use 'apprendre' when talking to friends at a party.
Ponte a prueba
Conjugate the verb 'étudier' in the present tense.
Nous _______ le français tous les jours.
For 'nous', the ending for -er verbs is always -ons.
Choose the most natural sentence for a job interview.
Comment dites-vous que vous avez appris l'anglais à l'école ?
'Étudié' sounds more professional and disciplined in an interview.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
A: Pourquoi est-ce que tu _______ le japonais ? B: Parce que je veux habiter à Tokyo.
The subject is 'tu', so the verb must end in -es.
Match the verb to the situation.
1. University Degree, 2. Picking up slang in a bar, 3. Cramming for a test.
Étudier is academic, Apprendre is general/natural, Bosser is informal hard work.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosNous _______ le français tous les jours.
For 'nous', the ending for -er verbs is always -ons.
Comment dites-vous que vous avez appris l'anglais à l'école ?
'Étudié' sounds more professional and disciplined in an interview.
A: Pourquoi est-ce que tu _______ le japonais ? B: Parce que je veux habiter à Tokyo.
The subject is 'tu', so the verb must end in -es.
1. University Degree, 2. Picking up slang in a bar, 3. Cramming for a test.
Étudier is academic, Apprendre is general/natural, Bosser is informal hard work.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, you must say 'J'étudie LE français'. Language names need an article.
'Étudier' is formal and implies effort/school. 'Apprendre' is general and can be natural/casual.
Yes, it's a regular -er verb, but watch for the double 'i' in the imparfait.
Just say 'J'étudie'. French doesn't use the 'am -ing' structure.
Yes, if you are using books or apps to learn seriously.
It's 'une étude' or 'les études' (plural).
It's 'étudier une langue'. No preposition is needed.
Use the passé composé: 'J'ai étudié'.
Yes, it's used exactly the same way as in France.
No, that sounds like you are studying *for* a language (like for an exam). Just say 'J'étudie une langue'.
Frases relacionadas
Apprendre une langue
similarTo learn a language.
Maîtriser une langue
builds onTo master a language.
S'immerger dans une langue
contrastTo immerse oneself in a language.
Baragouiner une langue
contrastTo speak a language poorly/brokenly.
