L'entretien
Example: L'entretien d'embauche commence à dix heures ce matin.
Definition
"L'entretien" in human resources refers to a formal meeting or interview, typically between a job candidate and an employer, aimed at assessing the candidate's suitability for a position. For example, "L'entretien d'embauche commence à dix heures ce matin" means the job interview starts at ten o'clock this morning.
Etymology
The word "l'entretien" originates from the Old French verb "entretenir," which means to hold together or maintain. Over time, it evolved to describe a meeting or discussion where issues are maintained or addressed. Did you know that "entretenir" literally means to hold or keep between, highlighting the interactive nature of an interview?
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"L'entretien" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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