études
/e.tyd/
The English word 'studies' is translated into French as études.
The word études refers to the general process of being a student or a specific course of study, rather than a single specific lesson.
Meaning: academic field of study (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to a person's academic course or field of study, the noun études is always plural.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /e.tyd/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In a legal context, une étude refers specifically to a notary's or bailiff's professional office rather than a research paper.
- French has a specific word bachotage for the act of cramming for exams during one's études. It comes from the word bac, the short name for the final high school exam.
- The word études can also refer to a musical work, such as a technical piece designed to help a musician practice a specific skill.
Examples in context
- Il néglige ses études.He neglects his studies.This sentence is useful for describing someone neglecting their études.Tatoeba #453282 by sacredceltic, translation #453432 by FeuDRenais
- Comment se passent tes études ?How are your studies going?This sentence is useful for asking how someone's études are going.Tatoeba #10272 by Archibald, translation #70917 by niceguydave
- Il se concentra sur ses études.He focused on his studies.This sentence is useful for describing someone focusing on their études.Tatoeba #832092 by sacredceltic, translation #2755171 by verdulo
- Mon frère poursuit ses études à l'université.My brother is pursuing his studies at the university.
- L'apprentissage des mathématiques est essentiel pour une formation solide.The study of mathematics is essential for a solid education.
- Ses recherches en physique quantique ont révolutionné le domaine.His studies in quantum physics have revolutionized the field.
- J'ai choisi un cursus d'ingénierie à l'université.I have chosen an engineering course of study at the university.
- J'ai besoin d'étudier pour mes examens demain.I need to study for my exams tomorrow.
- J'ai beaucoup de stress à l'approche du bac.I'm feeling very stressed as the baccalauréat approaches.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are meeting at a cafe to talk about their university lives.
- NathanTu en es où dans tes études ?How are your studies going?
- ChloéC'est difficile, mais mes études de droit sont passionnantes.It's hard, but my law studies are fascinating.
- NathanJe comprends, mes études d'histoire sont aussi intenses.I understand, my history studies are also intense.
- ChloéBon courage pour la suite de tes études !Good luck with the rest of your studies!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “studies” translations and entries études, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
