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A2 · Work & business
A2 · Travail et affaires
postuler, poser sa candidature
to make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a loan, permission for something, a place at a university, etc.
The college graduate applied for three jobs and received three offers.
Le jeune diplômé a postulé à trois emplois et a reçu trois offres.
Everyone who is interested should apply in person at any branch office
SynonymesrequestseekenquireregisterfileimplementexecuteAntonymeswithdrawcancelrepealrejectdeclineignoreformation
the process of learning the skills that you need to do a job
The new hire received such good training that, within a week, she was as productive as the other workers
La nouvelle employée a reçu une si bonne formation qu'en une semaine elle était aussi productive que les autres.
The training is designed to prepare all workers, new and old, for the changes that the company will face
SynonymescoachinginstructiondevelopmentschoolingeducationpreparationteachingAntonymesneglectignoranceunpreparednessobjectif de vente, objectif
a result, such as an amount of sales, that a person or team tries to achieve in a period
Our team hit its sales target two weeks before the end of the quarter.
Notre équipe a atteint son objectif de ventes deux semaines avant la fin du trimestre.
If we miss the target again, the bonus will be cut.
SynonymesaimgoalobjectivepurposemarkintenddirectfocusAntonymesignoreneglectmissdisregardservice
the serving of customers in hotels, restaurants and shops
The food was good but the service was very slow.
La nourriture était bonne, mais le service était très lent.
The hotel has a number of luxury services like the on-site gym, sauna, pool, and beauty salon
SynonymesassistancehelpcareattendanceemploymentsupportministryAntonymesdisserviceneglectdisregarddamageharminjurygérer, diriger, encadrer
to control or be in charge of a business, a team, an organization, land, etc.
The head nurse's ability to manage her staff through a difficult time caught the hospital administrator's attention
La capacité de l'infirmière en chef à gérer son personnel pendant une période difficile a attiré l'attention du directeur de l'hôpital.
By carefully managing their limited resources, the couple found the money for the elective surgery
SynonymescontrolhandlesuperviseoverseedirectadministergovernregulateAntonymesmismanageneglectignorefaillose controlabandonsalaire
money that employees receive for doing their job, especially professional employees or people working in an office, usually paid every month
The technician was pleased to have a raise in salary after only six months on the job
Le technicien était ravi d'obtenir une augmentation de salaire après seulement six mois dans le poste.
The receptionist believed that he worked too hard for such a small salary
SynonymeswagepayremunerationcompensationearningsincomeAntonymesdebtlossliabilityingénieur
a person whose job involves designing and building engines, machines, roads, bridges, etc.
My brother is an engineer.
Mon frère est ingénieur.
The software enables you to create your own DVDs.
SynonymestechniciandesignerdeveloperarchitectspecialistAntonymesunskilled workerlaborerlaymantâche, travail
a piece of work that somebody has to do, especially a hard or unpleasant one
Our manager gave each of us a task to finish by Friday.
Notre responsable nous a confié à chacun une tâche à terminer d'ici vendredi.
SynonymesjobdutyassignmentprojectworkundertakingchoreAntonymesrecreationpastimeleisureentertainmentfunaccord, marché
an agreement, especially in business, on particular terms for buying or doing something
The company signed a deal with a Japanese firm last week.
L'entreprise a signé un accord avec une société japonaise la semaine dernière.
SynonymesagreementbargaintransactionarrangementcontractamountquantityAntonymesdisagreementrefusaldenialpatron, chef
a person who is in charge of other people at work and tells them what to do
Who's the boss (= who's in control) in this house?
Qui est le chef (= qui commande) dans cette maison ?
I'll ask my boss if I can have the day off.
SynonymesleaderchiefmanagersupervisordirectorheademployerAntonymesemployeeworkersubordinatefolloweréquipement, matériel
the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
The company is in need of new office equipment such as computers, printers and photocopiers.
L'entreprise a besoin de nouveau matériel de bureau comme des ordinateurs, des imprimantes et des photocopieuses.
Everyone should bring the necessary equipment for camping in the mountains.
SynonymesgearapparatusappliancestoolssuppliesimplementsmaterialsparaphernaliaAntonymeslackdeficiencyshortagewantabsenceemployer, embaucher
to give somebody a job to do for payment
A number of people have been employed to deal with the backlog of work.
Plusieurs personnes ont été embauchées pour rattraper le retard de travail.
For the past three years he has been employed as a firefighter.
Synonymeshireengagerecruitenlisttake onuseutilizeAntonymesdismissfiredischargeunemploylay offprofessionnel
doing something as a paid job rather than as a hobby
She's a professional dancer.
C'est une danseuse professionnelle.
You need a professional to sort out your finances.
SynonymesskilledexpertqualifiedcompetentadeptexperiencedseasonedofficialAntonymesamateurunskilledinexperiencedunprofessionalnoviceproduire, fabriquer
to make things to be sold, especially in large quantities
People produce a lot of goods every year.
Les gens produisent beaucoup de marchandises chaque année.
The train now standing at platform 1 is for Leeds.
SynonymesgeneratecreatemanufactureyieldbearAntonymesconsumedestroyhaltstoppeintre en bâtiment
a person whose job is painting buildings, walls, etc.
He works as a painter and decorator.
Il travaille comme peintre-décorateur.
On behalf of the department I would like to thank you all.
SynonymesartistcoloristdrawerillustratorAntonymesphotographersculptorwritersecrétaire
a person who works in an office, working for another person, dealing with mail and phone calls, keeping records, arranging meetings with people, etc.
a legal/medical secretary
un secrétaire juridique/médical
Please contact my secretary to make an appointment.
Synonymesassistantclerkadministratoraidepersonal assistantPAAntonymesmanagerbossexecutivesupervisorconférence, congrès
a large official meeting, usually lasting for a few days, at which people with the same work or interests come together to discuss their views
The conference will be held in Glasgow.
La conférence se tiendra à Glasgow.
The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events.
SynonymesmeetingconventionsummitseminarsymposiumcongressforumAntonymesdissolutionseparationdivisionadjournmentdirecteur, gérant
a person who is in charge of running a business, a shop or a similar organization or part of one
a bank/hotel manager
un directeur de banque/d'hôtel
the sales/marketing/personnel manager
SynonymesexecutivedirectorsupervisoradministratorleaderAntonymesemployeeworkersubordinatefolloweremployeur
a person or company that pays people to work for them
one of the largest employers in the area
l'un des plus grands employeurs de la région
They're very good employers (= they treat the people that work for them well).
SynonymesbosshirercompanyorganizationfirmmanagementAntonymesemployeeworkerjob seekerassistant, adjoint
a person who helps or supports somebody, usually in their job
My assistant will send you the meeting schedule this afternoon.
Mon assistant vous enverra le programme de la réunion cet après-midi.
SynonymesHelperAideColleagueDeputyAssociateAntonymesSuperiorBossManagerDirectorLeaderindustrie
the production of goods from raw materials, especially in factories
Many people in this town work in industry, making cars and machines.
Beaucoup de gens de cette ville travaillent dans l'industrie, où ils fabriquent des voitures et des machines.
SynonymesbusinesscommercetrademanufacturingproductionenterpriseAntonymesagriculturefarmingnaturecréateur, styliste, designer
a person whose job is to decide how things such as clothes, furniture, tools, etc. will look or work by making drawings, plans or patterns
He is a talented fashion designer.
C'est un styliste de mode talentueux.
SynonymescreatorartiststylistinventorarchitectAntonymescopycatimitatorplagiaristfollowerorganisation, organisme
a group of people who form a business, club, etc. together in order to achieve a particular aim
He's the president of a large international organization.
Il est le président d'une grande organisation internationale.
SynonymesinstitutioncompanyassociationgroupbodyestablishmentsystemarrangementAntonymesdisorderchaosdisorganizationindividualismanarchyarchitecte
a person trained to design buildings and to prepare the drawings that show how they will look and be used
The architect revised the facade design after the client asked for larger windows.
L'architecte a revu le dessin de la façade après que le client a demandé des fenêtres plus grandes.
Please send the updated floor layouts to the architect for comment.
SynonymesdesignerplannerbuilderengineerAntonymesdemolisherdestroyer
