on apprend en pratiquant

/ɔ̃.n‿a.pʁɑ̃.d‿ɑ̃.pʁa.ti.kɑ̃/
you learn by doing

On apprend en pratiquant, pas en regardant.

You learn by doing, not by watching.


informal

A common expression emphasizing that practical experience is the best way to learn a skill or gain knowledge.

Pour maîtriser une langue, il faut pratiquer tous les jours. On apprend en pratiquant.

To master a language, you need to practice every day. You learn by doing.

This phrase is often used to encourage hands-on learning and discourage passive observation.

Related Phrases

Pro Tip

Encouraging Active Learning

Use this phrase to motivate someone to take action rather than just studying or observing.

Gold Rule

Practical Over Theoretical

This phrase underscores that real-world application is often more effective than theoretical knowledge alone.

Word Origin

Derived from the French verb 'apprendre' (to learn) and 'pratiquer' (to practice), emphasizing the importance of active learning.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in educational, professional, and self-improvement contexts to stress the value of experience over theory.

Word Breakdown

on
one
pronoun
+
apprend
learns
verb
+
en pratiquant
by practicing
prepositional phrase
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais