étude

/e.tyd/
1.
nounfeminine

one's studies; schooling; academic education

Elle a fini ses études l'année dernière.

She finished her studies last year.

2.
nounfeminine

study; research; analysis; survey (a systematic investigation or report)

Cette étude montre une hausse des températures ces dix dernières années.

This study shows an increase in temperatures over the past ten years.

3.
nounfeminine

étude (a musical study or technical exercise/piece, often for practice)

Il répète une étude de Chopin pour le concours.

He is rehearsing an étude by Chopin for the competition.