La référence
Example: La référence de cet employé est très importante pour nous.
Definition
"La référence" in human resources refers to a person or source that provides information about an employee's qualifications, character, and work history, which is important for evaluating their suitability for a job or position.
Etymology
"La référence" comes from the Latin word 'referentia,' meaning 'a carrying back' or 'relation.' It evolved in French to mean a citation or source of information. Did you know? The word originally implied the act of referring back to a source, which fits perfectly with its use in human resources today.
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"La référence" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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