Profession (en. Occupation)

/pʁɔ.fe.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Discipline or field of activity in which a person works.

He practices the profession of doctor.

Il exerce la profession de médecin.

Set of knowledge and skills related to a trade.

She underwent training for the teaching profession.

Elle a suivi une formation pour la profession d'enseignant.

Position or role held in a professional setting.

His profession requires a high level of technical skill.

Sa profession requiert un haut niveau de compétence technique.

Comes from the Latin 'professio', which means 'declaration, profession'.

change profession

Transition from one job to another.

changer de profession

commit to a profession

Start a career in a specific field.

s'engager dans une profession

have a liberal profession

Practice an independent profession, often using intellectual skills.

avoir une profession libérale

work

Paid or unpaid activity that one engages in.

travail

trade

Professional specialty acquired through training or experience.

métier

employment

Position or role held in a company.

emploi

Job

I have to go to work this morning.

Je dois aller au boulot ce matin.

Work

I have too much work right now.

J'ai trop de taf en ce moment.