Formal:
* Élève (m) / Élève (f): This is the most common and formal way to refer to a student. It can be used in all situations where you need to be polite.
* Étudiant(e) (m/f): This term is more specific to university students.
Informal:
* Élève: This is the informal way to say "student." It can be used with younger students or in casual settings.
* Etudiant(e): This is the informal way to say "university student." It is typically used with friends or peers.
* Collégien(ne) (m/f): This refers to a student in a collège (middle school) or high school.
* Lycéen(ne) (m/f): This refers to a student in a lycée (high school).
Other options:
* Le/la petit(e) (m/f): This is a very informal and endearing way to refer to a young student.
* Mon/ma/mes élèves: This is used to refer to your own students.
Example:
* "Bonjour, élèves. Nous allons commencer le cours maintenant." (Good morning, students. We are going to start class now.)
* "J'ai rencontré un étudiant de l'université de Paris." (I met a university student from Paris.)
* "Mon élève est très intelligent." (My student is very intelligent.)
It's important to choose the appropriate term based on the context and your relationship with the student.