Postuler à un emploi
Example: Je vais postuler à un emploi demain matin.
Definition
"Postuler à un emploi" means to formally apply for a job by submitting an application or expressing interest in a specific position, typically including sending a resume and cover letter to the employer. For example, "I will apply for a job tomorrow morning."
Etymology
The phrase "postuler à un emploi" comes from the French verb "postuler," which traces back to the Latin word "postulare," meaning to demand or request. Originally used in legal contexts, it evolved to mean applying or requesting a position, such as a job, in modern French.
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"Postuler à un emploi" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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