instruct Signification, définition

Signification de instruct en français

• 0 to formally tell sb to do sth -- donner pour instruction/consigne

  • The sergeant instructed them to guard the door. Le sergent leur a donné pour consigne de monter la garde à l’entrée.

• 1 to teach sb a skill -- enseigner

  • The teacher instructs students in music theory. Le professeur enseigne le solfège aux étudiants.

• 2 to teach or train (a person in a subject or skill) -- instruire, apprendre

  • Girls as well as boys should be instructed in woodwork.

• 3 to order or direct (a person especially to do something) -- donner des instructions à, donner l’ordre de

  • He was instructed to come here at nine o’clock

  • I have already instructed her how to cook the meat.