La période d'essai
Example: La période d'essai dure généralement trois mois dans ce contrat.
Definition
"La période d'essai" refers to a trial period at the beginning of an employment contract during which the employer and employee can assess whether the job and the working relationship suit both parties. It usually lasts a few months and allows termination with fewer constraints.
Etymology
"La période d'essai" literally means 'the testing period' in French. The term combines "période" (period), from Latin "periodus" meaning a cycle or interval, and "essai" (trial or test), from Old French, derived from Latin "exagium" meaning weighing or testing. Did you know? This phrase captures the idea of 'testing' before full commitment in employment.
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"La période d'essai" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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