jobs & careers Flashcards

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account manager

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responsable clientèle

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analyst

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analyste

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assistant manager

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sous-directeur

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attendant

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préposé, aide, assistant

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museum attendant

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gardien musée

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car park attendant

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gardien de parking

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cloakroom attendant

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préposé au vestiaire

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gas station attendant

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pompiste

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flight attendant

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steward

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cinema/ theatre attendant

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ouvreur/ ouvreuse

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bookkeeper (n) syn. accounting clerk

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employé comptable/ à la comptabilité

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branch manager

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responsable d’agence

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buyer/ purchase

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acheteur

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call center agent

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téléopérateur

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credit collector

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agent de recouvrement

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editorial assistant

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assistant d’édition

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employee

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employé

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executive

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cadre

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engineer

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ingénieur

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handling agent

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agent de manutention

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high-level

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expérimenté, expert

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IT

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informatique

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junior

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débutant

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legal adviser/ expert

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juriste

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manager, head

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directeur, responsable

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HR manager/ head, IT/ marketing manager

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directeur du personnel/ informatique/ marketing

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office assistant (secretary)

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secrétaire

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personal assistant often PA/ pa

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assistant de direction

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project manager

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responsable projet, directeur de projet

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30
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proofreader

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correcteur d’épreuves

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qualified nurse

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infirmière diplômée

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receptionist

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réceptionniste

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sales assistant

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vendeur (dans une boutique, un magasin)

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sales representative

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un (représentant) commercial

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senior

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principal, expérimenté

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social worker

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assistant social

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spokesman/ woman/ person

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porte-parole

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teacher

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professeur

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tour guide

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guide touristique

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trainer

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formateur

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translator

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traducteur

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travel agent

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agent de voyage

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truck driver

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camionneur

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typist (short-hand typist)

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un(e) dactylo

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45
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web designer

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concepteur de pages web

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46
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advertise for a job

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faire passer une annonce pour un emploi

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47
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answer and screen phone calls

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répondre aux et filtrer les appels téléphoniques

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arrange meetings

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organiser des réunions

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assist in

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aider à

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50
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attend to + someone

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assister, aider qqun

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conduct/ carry out (market share)

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mener, réaliser (étude de marché)

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coordinate

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coordonner

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53
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deal with/ handle

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s’occuper de

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54
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diary management

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gestion d’agenda/ planning

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55
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ensure that

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faire en sorte

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56
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enter

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encoder

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57
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enter data into a computer

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encoder des données sur ordinateur

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58
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data entry

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encodage des données

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59
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entry-level position

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poste de niveau débutant

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60
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fill a vacancy

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remplir un poste vacant

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in charge of + noun/ verb (-ing)

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responsable de, chargé de

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62
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interim/ temporary

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intermédiaire

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63
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job/ vacancy description

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profil du poste/ de la fonction

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64
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job description

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demandeur des tâches

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65
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job seeker

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demandeur d’emploi

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66
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maternity replacement

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remplacement d’une personne en congé de maternité

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67
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opening syn vacancy

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poste à pourvoir, place/ poste vacant(e)

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the opening is linked to a maternity replacement

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poste à pourvoir pour cause de congé de maternité

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opportunity

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occasion

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organise events

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organisation d’évènements/ d’activités

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prepare reports

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rédiger des rapports

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process

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traiter

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process data/ invoice

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traiter des données/ factures

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data processing

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traitement de données

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75
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receive deliveries

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recevoir les livraisons

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report to someone

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être sous la direction de

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responsible for/ accountable for

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responsable de

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78
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seek

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chercher, rechercher

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supervise SYN oversee

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superviser

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support

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soutien, aide, assistance

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provide support (to someone)

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fournir un soutien à, aider qqun

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clerical support

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soutien administratif

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83
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take messages

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prendre des messages

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take minutes at meetings

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rédiger des procès-verbaux de réunions

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welcome visitors

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accueillir les visiteurs

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work closely with someone

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travailler en étroite collaboration avec

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‘the ideal candidate’

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‘le candidat retenu’

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ability + to + inf

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capacité à + inf

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ability to meet deadlines

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capacité à respecter des échéances

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ability to work well under pressure

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capacité à travailler sous pression

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ability to work independently

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capacité à travailler sans supervision

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ability to accept change

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capacité d’adaptation face au changement

93
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ability to prioritize

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capacité à gérer les priorités

94
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applicant

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candidat

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applicants should have at least two years experience

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le candidat aura au moins une expérience de deux ans

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attention to detail

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‘méticuleux’

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bachelor’s degree in

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avoir une formation en

98
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background

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formation

99
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have a background in

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avoir une formation en

100
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computer-literate

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compétent en informatique

101
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computer-trained

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qui a suivi une formation en informatique

102
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deadline

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échéance, date butoir

103
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meet deadlines

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respecter les échéances

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dedicated

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dévoué, enthousiaste

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degree qualified

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titulaire d’un diplôme

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discreet/ tactful

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discret

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be eligible for

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remplir les conditions

108
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the eligible candidates

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les candidats qui remplissent les conditions

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English/ French/ Dutch - speaking

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parlant l’anglais/ le français/ l’allemand

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experience

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expérience

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work experience

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expérience professionnelle

112
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previous experience

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expérience antérieure

113
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relevant experience

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expérience utile (càd dans le domaine souhaité)

114
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two/ five/ ten-year experience

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une expérience de 2/ 5/ 10

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experience in/ of + field (ex: HR, the music industry, fashion, marketing)

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expérience dans/ de + domaine (ex: RH, l’industrie de la musique, la mode, marketing)

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experience in similar position welcome

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expérience d’une fonction similaire souhaitée

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fast-paced environment

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environnement à cadence de travail rapide

118
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flexible - flexibility

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flexible - flexibilité

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job requirements

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conditions à satisfaire

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knowledge of

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connaissance de

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have a good/ excellent knowledge of

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avoir une bonne/ excellente connaissance de

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M/T = mother tongue

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langue maternelle

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M/T French

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langue maternelle française

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methodical

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méthodique

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numerate

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bon en math, qui se débrouille bien avec les chiffres

126
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proactive

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dynamique (dans le sens qui anticipe)

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proficient + in + noun

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très bon, compétent

128
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be proficient in

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bien maîtriser qqch

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she’s proficient in several languages

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elle maîtrise plusieurs langues

130
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profile

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profil (souhaité)

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qualified

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diplômé, ayant le diplôme requis

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quick learner

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une personne qui apprend vite

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reliable - reliability

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sérieux, fiable - honnêteté, sérieux

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required

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exigé, demandé

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skills/ qualifications/ experience required

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compétences/ qualification/ expérience exigées

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self-driven

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autonome

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self-starter

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une personne qui a l’esprit d’initiative

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skill

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aptitude, compétence

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computer skills

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compétences en informatique

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social OR interpersonal skills

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aptitudes pour le contra humain

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negotiation skills

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compétences en négociation (savoir négocier)

142
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leadership skills

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qualités de leader/ compétences d’encadrement

143
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decision-making skills

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savoir prendre des décisions

144
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smart appearance

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bonne présentation

145
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stress tolerant - stress tolerance

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résistant au stress - résistance au stress

146
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strong

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très développé

147
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strong organizational skills

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solides/ excellentes aptitudes à organiser/ grand sens d l’organisation

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talented

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talentueux

149
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team player

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une personne qui a l’esprit d’équipe

150
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track record

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antécédents professionnels, états de service

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have a proven track record in sales

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avoir fait ses preuves dans la vente/ une bonne expérience commerciale

152
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university graduate

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un universitaire

153
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above market average

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supérieur à la moyenne du marché

154
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above market average renumeration package

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rémunération supérieur à la moyenne du marché

155
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competitive/ attractive salary

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salaire compétitif/ avantageux

156
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duration of contract

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durée du contrat

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extend of contract

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prolonger le contrat

158
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with option to extend the contract for a further twelve months

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avec possibilité de prolongation de douze mois du contrat

159
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good/ attractive (fringe) benefits

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bon avantages extra-légaux/ intéressants

160
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good/ excellent carrer prospects

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bonnes/ excellentes perspectives professionnelles

161
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in-house/ on-the-job training

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formation interne

162
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international work environment

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environnement international

163
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job location

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lieu de travail

164
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part-time/ full-time position

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poste à temps partiel/ à temps plein

165
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stable environment

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stabilité

166
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stimulating atmosphere

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environnement stimulant

167
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achievements

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réalisations, choses accomplies

168
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as you can see from my CV

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comme vous pourrez le lire dans mon CV…

169
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attach

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joindre (à un email)

170
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closing date

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date limite

171
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the closing date for applications is 25 May

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la date limite pour le dépôt des candidatures est fixée au 25 mai

172
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cover(ing) letter

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lettre de motivation

173
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curriculum vitae (CV) - résumé (AmE)

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CV

174
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date of birth

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date de naissance

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enclose

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joindre (à une lettre)

176
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first name

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prénom

177
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I am available for interview at any time

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je suis disponible pour une entrevue

178
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I am eager to move into an international company

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je suis très désireux de travaille pour une compagnie internationale

179
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I am sure that my educational background qualifies me for a job in your company

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je suis convaincu d’avoir la formation requise pour postuler dans votre société

180
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I am willing to work evenings/ on Saturdays etc.

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je suis disposée à travailler le soir/ le samedi etc.

181
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I am writing/ would like to apply for the position/ vacancy of (job title) advertised on (date) in the (source)

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je souhaite poser ma candidature pour le poste de (titre) paru le (date) dans le (source)

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I can provide references from the firms where I have had work experience

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je peux fournir des lettres de référence de mes employeurs précédents

183
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I could start work immediately, if required

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au besoin, je peux entrer en fonction immédiatement

184
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I feel that I could make a strong contribution to …

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je pense pouvoir apporter

185
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I have a proven track record in financial control

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j’ai une solide expérience du contrôle financier

186
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I will be happy to supply any further

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je suis à votre disposition pour tout

187
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information you may require

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renseignement complémentaire

188
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lay out

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mise en page, présentation

189
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letter of application

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lettre de candidature

190
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maiden name

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nom de jeune fille

191
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marital status

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état civil

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nationality

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nationalité

193
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occupation

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profession

194
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parts of a CV

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parties d’un cv

195
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Skills

A

Compétences

196
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Education Or Qualifications

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Formation/ Etudes

197
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Work/ Previous experience

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Expérience professionnelle

198
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Interests/ other interest

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centres d’intérêt/ hobbies

199
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References

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Références

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permanent address

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domicile

201
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personal data/ details

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coordonnées, informations personnelles

202
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place of birth

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lieu de naissance

203
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placement - do a placement

A

stage en entreprise - faire un stage en entreprise

204
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speculative OR unsolicited application

A

candidature spontanée

205
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surname

A

nom de famille

206
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tailor to

A

adapter à

207
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thank you for your interest in

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nous vous remercions de votre intérêt

208
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the post advertised on + date/ in source/ title (Mr/ Mrs/ Miss etc/

A

le poste paru le + date/ dans + source civilité

209
Q

application form

A

formulaire de candidature

210
Q

arrange an interview

A

organiser, fixer une entrevue

211
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I have arranged an interview for you at

A

j’ai fixé une entrevue pour vous chez

212
Q

conduct an interview

A

faire une interview

213
Q

the interview will be conducted by

A

vous aurez une entrevue pour vous chez

214
Q

course + in + subject

A

cours de + manière

215
Q

do a course

A

suivre des cours

216
Q

I’m doing an evening course in accountancy

A

je suis des cours de comptabilité le soir

217
Q

Further to our telephone conversation/ our meeting

A

pour faire suite à notre entretien téléphonique/ réunion/ rencontre

218
Q

research the company

A

chercher des informations sur la société

219
Q

study + at

A

étudier à

220
Q

study + subject/ language (ex; French, English, economics, business, management, computer, programming)

A

étudier + matière/ langue (ex: le français, l’anglais, l’économie, la gestion d’entreprise, la programmation)