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étude

study

noun eh-TOOD Less Common
Arts & Culture

Also means

studio

Usage Note

Étude can refer to a course of study, a research study, or a professional office such as a notary's étude. In music, an étude is a practice piece designed to develop a specific technique, as made famous by Chopin. The plural les études commonly means one's education or schooling years.

Examples

"Son étude sur le climat est publiée."

Natural Translation

Her study on the climate has been published.

Literal Translation

Her study on the climate is published

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