What does étudier in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word étudier in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use étudier in French.

The word étudier in French means study, study, study, study, review, examine, develop, observe each other. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word étudier

study

verbe intransitif (poursuivre des études)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Sophie étudie à la Sorbonne.
Sophie is studying at the Sorbonne.

study

verbe transitif (apprendre)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Cela fait deux ans qu'elle étudie le chinois.
She has been studying Chinese for two years.

study

verbe transitif (chercher à comprendre)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ce scientifique étudie les rythmes circadiens.
The scientist is studying circadian rhythms.

study, review, examine

verbe transitif (observer, examiner)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le prochain comité d'entreprise étudiera cette question.
This question will be reviewed at the next works council meeting.

develop

verbe transitif (concevoir)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Ce système a été étudié pour limiter le risque de panne.
This system has been developed to minimise the risk of failure.

observe each other

verbe pronominal (s'observer)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
Les joueurs de rugby s'étudient avant de s'affronter.
Rugby players observe each other before going head to head

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