éduquer
to educate, to bring up
verb eh-doo-KEH Rare
Origin: Latin educare ('to bring up, train')
Usage Note
Éduquer focuses on upbringing and the formation of character, slightly broader than instruire ('to instruct academically'). Bien éduqué means 'well-mannered' rather than simply 'well-educated' — the related word éducation similarly covers both schooling and manners. Élever is a common synonym in the sense of raising a child.
Examples
"Les parents éduquent leurs enfants avec soin."
Natural Translation
Parents raise their children carefully.
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