pupil

• Nom désignant un élève ou un apprenant, généralement à l'école, sous la direction d'un enseignant. Peut aussi se référer à l'élève de l'œil (prunelle).

A noun referring to a student or learner, typically in a school setting, under the instruction of a teacher.

1. StudentA1formal

   A person who is taught by a teacher, especially in a school.

   élève (d'une école)

   • The teacher praised the pupil for his excellent essay.
   • There are thirty pupils in her class.
   • The pupil raised his hand to answer the question.

   Synonymeslearnerscholarschoolchildstudenttutee

2. Part of the eyeB1formal

   The black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which regulates the amount of light entering the eye.

   Pupille

   • The doctor examined the patient's pupils with a light.
   • Her pupils dilated in the dark room.
   • The pupil constricts in bright light to protect the retina.