Professionnel
Example: Elle parle toujours de façon très professionnelle au travail.
Definition
"Professionnellement" is an adverb describing actions done in a manner that is characteristic of a professional, meaning with competence, skill, and seriousness, especially in a work context. For example, it refers to speaking or behaving in a way that shows expertise and responsibility at work.
Etymology
The word "professionnellement" comes from the French adjective "professionnel," which itself derives from the Latin word "professio," meaning a declaration or public acknowledgment. The adverbial suffix "-ment" turns it into an adverb indicating the manner of professional behavior. Did you know? The root relates to professions and skills that people openly declare and practice.
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"Professionnel" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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