Entretien (en. Interview)

[ɑ̃.tʁə.njɛ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Discussion or exchange between two or more people.

I had an interview with the director to discuss my plans.

J'ai eu un entretien avec le directeur pour discuter de mes projets.

Action of keeping something in good condition.

Regular maintenance of this garden is necessary to keep it beautiful.

L'entretien régulier de ce jardin est nécessaire pour qu'il reste beau.

Support or guidance in the context of education or work.

Students benefit from follow-up interviews with their academic advisor.

Les étudiant(e)s bénéficient d'entretiens de suivi avec leur conseiller pédagogique.

From Latin 'inter-tinere', meaning 'to hold between' or 'to have a link.'

job interview

An interview intended to recruit a candidate for a job.

entretien d'embauche

regular maintenance

An interview conducted at regular intervals to ensure the proper condition of something.

entretien régulier

friendly interview

An interview that takes place in a friendly and respectful atmosphere.

entretien cordial

maintenance

Action of keeping something in a certain state.

maintien

conversation

Verbal exchange between two or more people.

conversation

follow-up

Action of continuing to check or support something after an initial event.

suivi

Relaxed job interview.

My interview was so chill that I didn't stress at all.

Mon entretien était si chill que je n'ai pas du tout stressé.

To chat

We had a little chat last night over a drink.

On s’est fait un petit entretien hier soir autour d’un verre.