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A1 · Work & business

A1 · Travail et affaires

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    skill(noun)

    /skɪl/

    compétence, aptitude, savoir-faire

    the ability to do something well

    The software developer has excellent technical skills and would be an asset to our software programming team

    Le développeur de logiciels possède d'excellentes compétences techniques et serait un atout pour notre équipe de programmation.

    Salman's job as designer of electronic tools makes good use of his manual dexterity skills

    Synonymesabilityexpertiseproficiencytalentcompetenceaptitudeknackdexterity
    Antonymesinabilityineptitudeincompetenceawkwardnesslack of skill
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    success(noun)

    /səkˈses/

    succès, réussite

    the fact that you have achieved something that you want and have been trying to do or get

    The director's success came after years of hiring the right people at the right time

    Le succès du directeur est venu après des années passées à embaucher les bonnes personnes au bon moment.

    When the manager won an award, he attributed his success to his colleagues

    Synonymesachievementtriumphaccomplishmentprosperityfamefortune
    Antonymesfailuredefeatlossmisfortunedisaster
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    farmer(noun)

    /ˈfɑːrmər/

    agriculteur, fermier

    a person who owns or manages a farm

    My uncle is a farmer.

    Mon oncle est agriculteur.

    The software enables you to create your own DVDs.

    Synonymesagriculturalistgrowerranchercultivatorproducerhusbandman
    Antonymescity dwellerurbaniteconsumerclient
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    business(noun)

    /ˈbɪznəs/

    affaires, commerce

    the activity of making, buying, selling or supplying goods or services for money

    It's been a pleasure to do business with you.

    Ce fut un plaisir de faire affaire avec vous.

    business contacts/affairs/interests

    Synonymescommercetradeenterpriseundertakingcompanyaffairdealtransaction
    Antonymeshobbypastimerecreationleisurefun
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    career(noun)

    /kəˈrɪr/

    carrière

    the series of jobs that a person has in a particular area of work, usually involving more responsibility as time passes

    She has had a long and successful career in teaching.

    Elle a fait une longue et brillante carrière dans l'enseignement.

    Synonymesprofessionoccupationvocationcallingemploymentlife's workpursuit
    Antonymeshobbyavocationpastime
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    product(noun)

    /ˈprɑːdʌkt/

    produit

    a thing that is grown, produced or created, usually for sale

    The new product took more than three years to develop before being put on the market.

    Le nouveau produit a demandé plus de trois ans de développement avant d'être mis sur le marché.

    dairy/meat/pharmaceutical, etc. products

    Synonymesitemmerchandisegoodscommodityoutputcreationinvention
    Antonymesinputraw materialcomponentingredient
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    worker(noun)

    /ˈwɜːrkər/

    travailleur, ouvrier, employé

    a person who works, especially one who does a particular kind of work

    farm/factory/office workers

    ouvriers agricoles/d'usine, employés de bureau

    rescue/aid/research workers

    Synonymesemployeelaboreroperativestaffhand
    Antonymesemployermanagerexecutiveowner
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    interview(noun)

    /ˈɪntərvjuː/

    entretien, entrevue

    a formal meeting at which somebody is asked questions to see if they are suitable for a particular job, or for a course of study at a college, university, etc.

    I have a job interview at a bank tomorrow morning.

    J'ai un entretien d'embauche dans une banque demain matin.

    Synonymesmeetingexaminationinterrogationsessionscreening
    Antonymesdiscussionconversation
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    work(verb)

    /wɜːrk/

    travailler

    to do something that involves physical or mental effort, especially as part of a job

    She works very hard.

    Elle travaille très dur.

    She had been out of work(= without a job) for a year.

    Synonymeslabortoileffortendeavorfunctionoperate
    Antonymesrestleisureidlenessinactivity
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    meeting(noun)

    /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

    réunion

    an occasion when people come together to discuss or decide something

    The meeting will be held in the school hall.

    La réunion se tiendra dans la salle de l'école.

    a meeting of the United Nations Security Council

    Synonymesassemblyconferenceconventionsessiongathering
    Antonymesseparationdispersaldissolutiondivisionparting
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    company(noun)

    /ˈkʌmpəni/

    entreprise, société

    a business organization that makes money by producing or selling goods or services

    She works for a large software company.

    Elle travaille pour une grande entreprise de logiciels.

    Synonymesfirmbusinesscorporationorganizationestablishment
    Antonymesindividualsole proprietorshipone-person operation