pupil in French
pupil in French is élève, pupille, prunelle — pupil means a student, especially a younger one being taught under a teacher's supervision.
pupil in French
élève
(dated, _, except in, _, UK) A learner at a school under the supervision of a teacher.
pupille
(anatomy) The hole in the middle of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to be focused on the retina.
prunelle
(anatomy) The hole in the middle of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to be focused on the retina.
pupille
(legal, obsolete) An orphan who is a minor and under the protection of the state.
What does "pupil" mean?
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noun A student, especially a younger one being taught under a teacher's supervision.
"The teacher praised her star pupil for the excellent essay."
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noun The round opening in the center of the eye's iris that lets light in.
"The doctor shone a light in his eye to check how quickly the pupil contracted."
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pupil in a sentence
- The teacher praised her star pupil for the excellent essay.
- Pupils lined up outside the classroom before the bell rang.
- The doctor shone a light in his eye to check how quickly the pupil contracted.
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What is "pupil" in French?
"pupil" in French is élève, pupille, prunelle. pupil means: A student, especially a younger one being taught under a teacher's supervision.
How do you use "pupil" in a sentence?
Example: "The teacher praised her star pupil for the excellent essay." In French, "pupil" is élève, pupille, prunelle.
Are there other ways to say "pupil" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "pupil": élève, pupille, prunelle.
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