This is the 3353rd most frequent French word.
étudiante
Female student.
The word "étudiante" is used here as a common noun in a feminine form, referring to a female student.
Marie est une étudiante à l'université.
Marie is a student at the university.
The usage of "étudiante" in this sentence demonstrates its role as a noun phrase modifier describing the subject of the sentence.
En tant qu'étudiante, elle participe à des projets de recherche.
As a student, she participates in research projects.
The word "étudiante" functions here as a descriptor within the context of someone met yesterday, emphasizing the individual's role or status as a student.