French chap 12 vocab Flashcards
french chap 12 vocab
‘business’?
les affaires
Used in plural form
‘un bureau’
an office
Commonly used in business contexts
Translate ‘un client’ into English.
a client
Can also refer to a customer
‘un chômeur’?
an unemployed person
Refers to someone without a job
Fill in the blank: ‘le _______ du travail’ refers to the job market.
marché
Important aspect of employment
What is the French term for ‘resume’?
un curriculum vitae (un CV)
Commonly used in job applications
‘les petites annonces’?
classified ads
Used for job postings and other advertisements
‘un entretien’
an interview
Often refers to job interviews
‘les avantages sociaux’
benefits (health insurance, retirement plan, etc.)
Important components of employment contracts
‘salary’
un salaire
Refers to the payment received for work
‘les congés’
vacation days
Refers to days off from work
Fill in the blank: ‘une _______’ refers to a retired person.
retraité
Can be used for both genders
Who is ‘un P.D.G.’?
CEO (Président Directeur Général)
Highest executive in a company
‘un fonctionnaire’?
a civil servant
Works for the government
What is the role of ‘un enseignant’?
a teacher
Educates students in a school setting
‘un médecin’
a doctor
Medical professional who diagnoses and treats patients
‘psychologist’?
un/une psychologue
Specializes in mental health
‘un avocat’?
a lawyer
Provides legal advice and representation
‘un ingénieur’
an engineer
Professional who applies scientific principles
‘un vendeur’
a salesperson
Engages in selling products or services
Fill in the blank: ‘un _______’ is a waiter or waitress.
serveur
Works in the food and beverage industry
‘un comptable’?
an accountant
Manages financial records
‘un technicien’
a technician
Skilled worker in a technical field
True or False: ‘un boulanger’ refers to a cook.
False
‘un boulanger’ specifically refers to a baker
