La carrière
Example: Elle travaille dur pour réussir dans sa carrière.
Definition
"La carrière" refers to a person's professional journey or occupation, encompassing the various jobs and experiences they accumulate over time. It highlights the progress, achievements, and development within a chosen field or profession.
Etymology
The term "la carrière" originates from the Latin word 'carriera,' meaning a racecourse or road. Over time, it evolved in French to describe a course or path, and eventually came to signify a person's professional path or career. Did you know? The idea of a 'career' as a path emphasizes progress and movement forward.
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"La carrière" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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