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on apprend en pratiquant

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

Collocations

apprendre en pratiquantlearn by doing

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

la pratique fait le maîtreproverb
practice makes perfect

💡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

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