Formation (en. Training)

/fɔʁ.ma.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Structured education aimed at acquiring skills.

She followed training in computer science.

Elle a suivi une formation en informatique.

A set of conditions that promote a particular development.

Cloud formation occurs under specific conditions.

La formation des nuages a lieu sous des conditions précises.

Organization or structure created for a specific purpose.

The formation of a new research group was announced.

La formation d'un nouveau groupe de recherche a été annoncée.

From the Latin 'formatio', meaning 'to shape' or 'to form'.

continuous training

A set of training actions aimed at improving skills throughout life.

formation continue

vocational training

Training aimed at preparing for a profession or field of activity.

formation professionnelle

initial training

Basic training undertaken before entering the professional world.

formation initiale

trainer

A person who teaches or trains learners.

formateur

informal

Which occurs without a structured or official framework.

informel

informed

Who possesses knowledge about a specific subject.

informé

An internship, often perceived as something formal and sometimes boring.

I have a boring internship this week; it's just a training session.

J'ai un stage ennuyeux cette semaine, c'est juste une formation.

A coaching or personal development session.

This weekend, I'm going to a training that will surely boost me.

Ce weekend, je vais à une formation qui va sûrement me booster.