French Expression · Intermediate
bon élève
good pupil, good student
Pronunciation: /bɔ.n‿e.lɛv/
Meaning
good pupil, good student
Example
un bon élève en matière de défense des droits de l'homme
someone with a track record of defending human rights
Practice tips
- Practice bon élève out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.