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on apprend en faisant

/ɔ̃.n‿a.pʁɑ̃.d‿ɑ̃.fɛ.sɑ̃/
phrase★Intermediate— learning by doing
informal

A principle emphasizing that practical experience is the best way to learn, as opposed to passive learning.

Pour maîtriser une langue, on apprend en faisant.

To master a language, you learn by doing.

Les enfants apprennent mieux en faisant.

Children learn better by doing.

💡

This phrase is often used to encourage hands-on learning and experimentation.

Collocations

apprendre en pratiquantlearn by practicingl'expérience pratiquepractical experience

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

l'expérience est la meilleure maîtresseproverb
experience is the best teacher

💡Pro Tip

Practical Learning

Use this phrase to encourage someone to engage in hands-on activities rather than just theoretical study.

⚡Gold Rule

Active Learning

This phrase underscores the importance of active participation in the learning process.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the French verb 'apprendre' (to learn) and the phrase 'en faisant' (by doing), reflecting the practical approach to learning.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in educational, professional, and personal development contexts to emphasize the value of hands-on experience.

Word Breakdown

on
one
pronoun
+
apprend
learns
verb
+
en
by
preposition
+
faisant
doing
gerund
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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