What does enseigner in French mean?

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

The word enseigner in French means teach to, teach, teach, teach to, teach, teach to do. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word enseigner

teach to

(transmettre un savoir)

Mon frère enseigne l'anglais à des prisonniers.

teach

verbe transitif (transmettre un savoir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Mon père enseigne le grec ancien à la fac de lettres.

teach

verbe intransitif (être enseignant)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Ma fille a toujours voulu enseigner. J'aimerais enseigner à l'université plutôt qu'au collège.

teach to

(expliquer, inculquer)

Ce jeu est parfait pour enseigner la logique aux enfants.
This game is ideal for teaching children logic.

teach

verbe transitif (apprendre)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Les épreuves enseignent la patience.

teach to do

locution verbale (apprendre)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La vie m'a enseigné à être humble.

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