Julia est étudiante
The English phrase "julia is a student" is translated into French as Julia est étudiante.
This phrase is used to state that a person named Julia is currently enrolled in an educational institution.
Which one should you use?
Use Julia est lycéenne to say she is a high school student, Julia est étudiante à l'université to specify she is a university student or Julia est étudiante en école de commerce to state she is a student in a business school.
How does it change in a sentence?
When stating someone's profession or status in French, the indefinite article un or une (a/an) is typically omitted, which is why you say Julia est étudiante rather than including an article.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly include the article une before the profession. Instead of saying Julia est une étudiante, use the more natural Julia est étudiante.
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Julia est étudiante à la Sorbonne.Julia is a student at the Sorbonne.
- Est-ce que Julia est étudiante ?Is Julia a student?
- Oui, Julia est étudiante en droit.Yes, Julia is a law student.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a girl they know at a cafe.
- NathanTu connais Julia ?Do you know Julia?
- ChloéOui, Julia est étudiante à Paris.Yes, Julia is a student in Paris.
- NathanElle étudie quoi ?What does she study?
- ChloéElle est étudiante en médecine.She is a medical student.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Julia, est, CC BY-SA 4.0.
