French · Daily Life
universite
university
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A high-level educational institution offering degrees.
Example
Elle etudie a l'universite de Paris.
She studies at the University of Paris.
Etymology
'Université' originates from the Latin 'universitas', meaning a whole or community, particularly in reference to higher education institutions. It solidified its modern form in French in the 16th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Université' is used in formal contexts, predominantly in written French, to refer to institutions of higher education worldwide, with some regional variations in names and structures.