L'expérience (en. The experience)

/lɛkspɛʁjɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A set of knowledge or skills acquired through practice.
His experience in the medical field is impressive.
Son expérience dans le domaine médical est impressionnante.
An event or situation experienced that leaves a mark.
Traveling abroad was an unforgettable experience.
Voyager à l'étranger a été une expérience inoubliable.
A practical trial in the context of research or study.
The scientific experience proved the theory.
L'expérience scientifique a prouvé la théorie.

Etymology

From Latin 'experimentum', meaning 'trial' or 'test'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To experience something
To live or feel something.
faire l'expérience de quelque chose
A rewarding experience
An experience that brings knowledge or skills.
une expérience enrichissante
To put to the test
To test something in a real situation.
mettre à l'épreuve

Related Words

Experimental
Related to experience or experimentation.
expérimental
Expert
A person who possesses experience and specialized knowledge in a field.
expert
Lived experience
A personal experience that one has actually lived through.
expérience vécue

Slang Meanings

To have life experience
He has a lot of life experience after his years of work.
Il a beaucoup de vécu après ses années de travail.
Street experience
She has street experience; she knows how to manage.
Elle a l'expérience de la rue, elle sait se débrouiller.