Expérience (en. Experience)

/ɛkspɛʁjɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The set of knowledge and skills acquired by the individual throughout their life.
She has a lot of experience in the field of finance.
Elle a beaucoup d'expérience dans le domaine de la finance.
A lived event that leaves a lasting mark on a person.
The trip across Asia was an unforgettable experience.
Le voyage à travers l'Asie a été une expérience inoubliable.
The action of experimenting or putting to the test.
They conducted a scientific experiment in the laboratory.
Ils ont fait une expérience scientifique au laboratoire.

Etymology

From Latin 'experientia', which means 'trial, attempt'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have experience
possessing know-how gained through practice.
avoir de l'expérience
to experience something
to live or feel something personally.
faire l'expérience de quelque chose
a rewarding experience
an experience that brings value or lessons.
une expérience enrichissante

Related Words

to experiment
To put to the test, to try something.
expérimenter
experimental
Related to experience or to testing.
expérimental
expert
A person possessing in-depth knowledge in a field.
expert

Slang Meanings

To have life experience
He has an incredible life experience thanks to all his experiences.
Il a un vécu incroyable grâce à toutes ses expériences.
To test in real life
He told me to test the product in real life to gain experience.
Il m'a dit de tester le produit dans la vie réelle pour avoir de l'expérience.