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on apprend en faisant
/ɔ̃.n‿a.pʁɑ̃.d‿ɑ̃.fɛ.sɑ̃/
learning by doing
En cuisine, on apprend en faisant.
In cooking, you learn 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
Related Phrases
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
pronounapprend
learns
verben
by
prepositionfaisant
doing
gerundDictionnaire Français-Anglais