Professions (en. Professions)

/pʁɔ.fɛ.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A job or trade.

Medical professions are essential in our society.

Les professions médicales sont essentielles dans notre société.

A field of activity for which specific training or studies are necessary.

He chose to study to enter the legal professions.

Il a choisi de faire des études pour entrer dans les professions juridiques.

From the Latin 'professio', meaning declaration, profession.

change profession

To change one’s field of activity or job.

changer de profession

liberal profession

Activity carried out independently, often regulated.

profession libérale

regulated professions

Professional groups subject to specific laws.

professions réglementées

work

Paid activity or job.

travail

career

Professional journey throughout one's life.

carrière

training

Process of acquiring knowledge and skills to practice a profession.

formation

Work

He found a job in an advertising agency.

Il a trouvé un boulot dans une agence de com.

Job

I'm going to work, see you tonight!

Je vais au taf, on se voit ce soir!

Job

She has a job in a start-up.

Elle a un job dans une start-up.