tuteur
/ty.tœʁ/masculine
The French word for 'tutor' is tuteur.
tuteur refers to a person who teaches another. In a botanical context, it can also refer to a stake or support used to help a plant grow upright.
Meaning: one who teaches another (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
While tuteur is the masculine form, the feminine form for a female tutor is tutrice.
How do you pronounce it?
/ty.tœʁ/
Did you know?
- In French law, a tuteur is not a teacher but a legal guardian appointed to manage the affairs of a minor or an incapacitated adult.
- While tuteur can mean a private teacher, French speakers more commonly use professeur particulier to describe someone hired for academic tutoring.
- The English word 'tutor' and the French tuteur share the same Latin ancestor, tutor, which means 'a guard' or 'one who protects'.
Examples in context
- Je n'ai pas besoin de tuteur !I don't need a tutor!This sentence is useful for expressing that you do not require a tuteur.Tatoeba #3473550 by sacredceltic, translation #3469908 by Hybrid
- Le tuteur aide l'étudiant avec ses devoirs.The tutor helps the student with his homework.
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are discussing their school grades.
- EmmaTu as toujours des difficultés en anglais ?Are you still having difficulties in English?
- NathanOui, je pense que j'ai besoin d'un tuteur.Yes, I think I need a tutor.
- EmmaJe peux t'aider si tu veux.I can help you if you want.
- NathanC'est gentil, mais je préfère un tuteur professionnel.That's kind, but I prefer a professional tutor.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tutor” translations and entries tuteur, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tuteur, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
