Entretiens (en. Interviews)

ɑ̃.tʁə.tjɛ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The act of having a conversation or discussing a topic.

Job interviews can be stressful for candidates.

Les entretiens d'embauche peuvent être stressants pour les candidats.

Maintenance of equipment or a relationship.

It is important to conduct regular interviews at home.

Il est important de faire des entretiens réguliers de chez soi.

verb

To maintain or hold a conversation.

We need to maintain dialogue to move forward.

Nous devons entretenir le dialogue pour avancer.

From the verb 'entretenir', derived from Latin 'intertenere'.

to have an interview

To participate in a formal discussion, often in a professional context.

avoir un entretien

conducted interviews

Interviews conducted as part of a study or survey.

entretiens conduits

to maintain relationships

To maintain connections or interactions with others.

entretenir des relations

to maintain

To keep in good condition, to preserve something.

entretenir

interview

The act of discussing or maintaining something.

entretien

professional interview

Discussion between an employee and an employer regarding performance.

entretien professionnel

Quick or informal discussion.

We had a quick chat last night over a drink.

On a eu un petit entretien hier soir autour d'un verre.

Question-and-answer session.

I had a lightning interview for a job I want.

J'ai eu un entretien éclair pour un job que je veux.