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pupil

UK
/ˈpjuːpəl/
US
/ˈpjuːpəl/

Translations

pupilnoun
pupils
pl
UK
/ˈpjuːpəl/
US
/ˈpjuːpəl/
pupilleAnatomie.
The doctor examined the patient's pupil to check for any signs of injury.
Le médecin a examiné la pupille du patient pour vérifier s'il y avait des signes de blessure.
The teacher praised the pupil for her excellent performance in the exam.
L'enseignante a félicité l'élève pour son excellente prestation à l'examen.
Additional translations
pupilleDroit, emploi archaïque ou soutenu.
Synonyms
trainee
student
learner
scholar
apprentice
disciple
Antonyms
instructor
tutor
mentor
master
educator
teacher
pupiladjective
UK
/ˈpjuː.pɪl/
US
/ˈpjuː.pɪl/
Used attributively before another noun to mean 'relating to pupils (students)'.
pupillaireAnatomie.
Pupil reflexes are tested by shining a light into each eye.
Les réflexes pupillaires sont testés en dirigeant une lumière dans chaque œil.
scolaireRelatif aux élèves ou destiné aux élèves.
The school introduced new pupil assessment procedures.
L'école a introduit de nouvelles procédures d'évaluation scolaire.
Synonyms
eye-related
optical
ophthalmic
ocular
pupillary

Definitions

pupilnoun
A student in school or under the direct supervision of a teacher.
The teacher praised the pupil for her excellent performance in the exam.
The dark circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, through which light enters.
The doctor examined the patient's pupil to check for any signs of injury.
A minor under the legal care of a guardian; a ward (archaic, chiefly Scots law).
The estate was managed by trustees on behalf of the pupil until he reached majority.
pupiladjective
Relating to pupils (students) or intended for pupils; scholastic.
The school introduced new pupil assessment procedures.
Relating to the pupil of the eye.
Pupil reflexes are tested by shining a light into each eye.
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