L'entretien (en. The interview)

/l‿ɑ̃.tʁə.nɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Conversation between two or more people to exchange information.

The job interview is a crucial moment to obtain the position.

L'entretien d'embauche est un moment crucial pour obtenir le poste.

Action of keeping something in good condition.

The car maintenance must be done regularly.

L'entretien de la voiture doit être fait régulièrement.

Process by which an employer evaluates a candidate.

We had an interview with the manager.

Nous avons eu un entretien avec le directeur.

From the verb to maintain, coming from the Latin 'intertenere'.

job interview

Formal discussion for a job position.

entretien d'embauche

routine maintenance

Regular check-up of something.

entretien de routine

preventive maintenance

Maintenance carried out to prevent breakdowns.

entretien préventif

constructive maintenance

Conversation aimed at improving a situation.

entretien constructif

to maintain

Keeping something in an appropriate condition.

entretenir

attire

Action of holding or keeping something.

tenue

dialogue

Exchange of words between two or more people.

dialogue

Friendly conversation

We had a little friendly chat after the game.

On a eu un petit entretien amical après le match.

Face-to-face

They had a face-to-face meeting to discuss the issues.

Ils ont eu un tête-à-tête pour discuter des problèmes.