De carrière
Example: Hij heeft een succesvolle carrière in de muziek.
Definition
"De carrière" refers to the progression and achievements in a person's professional life, often marked by various jobs, roles, or accomplishments in a particular field. It typically implies long-term development and success, as in 'He has a successful career in music.'
Etymology
The word "de carrière" comes from the French word 'carrière,' meaning 'racecourse' or 'career,' originally referring to a course or path. Over time, it evolved to describe a person's professional path or journey, much like running a race toward a goal.
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"De carrière" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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