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"I'm a student" in French: je suis étudiant(e)
je suis étudiant(e)
I'm a student in French is je suis étudiant or je suis étudiante. Write the full gender form. Add à + school if needed.
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How to pronounce je suis étudiant(e)
Say it
zhuh swee ay-tew-DYAHN
/ʒə sɥi e.ty.djɑ̃/
Je suis: zhuh swee. Étudiant: ay-tew-DYAHN. Étudiante: ay-tew-DYAHNT. Silent final t in careful speech varies.
"I'm a student" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| je suis étudiant | I'm a student (m.) Masculine. | Masculine. |
| je suis étudiante | I'm a student (f.) Feminine. | Feminine. |
| je suis étudiant en droit | I'm a law student Field added. | Field added. |
| étudiant Erasmus | Erasmus student Exchange context. | Exchange context. |
How to use je suis étudiant(e) in real life
- 1Party intro
Moi, je suis étudiant à Lyon.
Me, I'm a student in Lyon.
Masculine.
- 2Campus tour
Je suis étudiante ici depuis septembre.
I've been a student here since September.
Feminine.
- 3Visa form chat
Profession ? Je suis étudiant.
Profession? I'm a student.
Admin.
Mistakes English speakers make with je suis étudiant(e)
Incorrect: Je suis étudiant(e).
Correct: Je suis étudiant. / Je suis étudiante.
Write the full form without parenthesis.
Incorrect: Je suis student.
Correct: Je suis étudiant.
Use étudiant / étudiante.
Good to know
French étudiants often mean higher education; lycéens are secondary. Student IDs unlock museum discounts. Gender agreement in writing still matters.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
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ChatPal
Tu travailles ?
Do you work?
You
Pas encore — je suis étudiante.
Not yet—I'm a student.
ChatPal
Moi aussi je suis étudiant, en Histoire.
I'm a student too, in History.
You
On se croise à la BU peut-être.
Maybe we'll cross paths at the library.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm a student" in French
How do you say I'm a student in French?
Je suis étudiant / étudiante.
Do I need un/une?
No: je suis étudiant, not je suis un étudiant (unless emphasizing).
School level?
Often university; lycée uses lycéen.
How do you pronounce étudiant?
ay-tew-DYAHN.
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