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    Carrière (en. Career)

    /kaʁjɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A road or path intended for vehicles or pedestrians.
    The city's career is always crowded.
    La carrière de la ville est toujours bondée.
    A profession or life path in the working world.
    She chose a career in medicine.
    Elle a choisi une carrière dans la médecine.
    A field of professional activity.
    He made a career in journalism.
    Il a fait carrière dans le journalisme.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'carriera', derived from 'carra', meaning 'cart'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a career
    To have progress in one's professional life.
    faire carrière
    a successful career
    A professional journey that has been crowned with success.
    une carrière réussie
    to change careers
    To change one's field of activity or type of profession.
    changer de carrière

    Related Words

    work
    Paid activity or occupation.
    travail
    profession
    A system of paid work with specific skills.
    profession
    job
    A job position for which one is hired.
    emploi

    Slang Meanings

    To have ambition in the professional field.
    He is a real careerist; he only thinks about climbing the ladder.
    Il est super carriériste, il ne pense qu'à gravir les échelons.
    To make excessive choices to advance in one's career.
    She is ready to do anything for her career, even to crush her colleagues.
    Elle est prête à tout pour sa carrière, même à écraser ses collègues.