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/e.lɛv/

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Translation

pupil, student

Word origin

A noun use of the past participle of elever ('to raise, to bring up'), from Latin elevare ('to lift up'), from ex- ('out') and levare ('to raise'). A pupil is one who is 'raised up' or educated.

Origin
Latin
Root
elevare
English cognates
elevate, elevation, levitate

Grammar

Gendercommon
Pluralélèves

Examples

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The pupils are listening to their teacher.

Cette .

This pupil works very well.

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Each pupil has a book on the table.

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The pupils have gone home.

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My brother is a good pupil in class.

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This word is part of lesson 24.