instruire

/ɛ̃s.tʁɥiʁ/

verb B1

le (masc.) la (fem.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

to instruct, educate
- Le juge instruit l'affaire avec soin.
  
  The judge investigates the case carefully.

Éduquer is broader, the whole upbringing of a child, manners included; instruire specifically means to teach knowledge or skills.

1 What does instruire mean?

2 Fill the gap: Le juge ___ l'affaire avec soin.

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Last updated 2026-09-28