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amateur in French

amateur in French is amatrice, amateur, amateuse — amateur means someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.

amateur in French

amatrice
noun
amateur
noun
Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.
amateuse
noun
Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.

What does "amateur" mean?

  1. noun Someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.
    "She's a serious amateur photographer who sells prints on the side."
  2. noun Someone who lacks skill or experience at something; a novice.
    "Only an amateur would forget to back up the files before the update."
  3. adj Not done professionally; carried out by non-professionals.
    "The film was shot on amateur equipment but still looked polished."
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amateur in a sentence

  • She's a serious amateur photographer who sells prints on the side.
  • The tournament is open to amateurs as well as professionals.
  • Only an amateur would forget to back up the files before the update.
  • The film was shot on amateur equipment but still looked polished.

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What is "amateur" in French?

"amateur" in French is amatrice, amateur, amateuse. amateur means: Someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.

How do you use "amateur" in a sentence?

Example: "She's a serious amateur photographer who sells prints on the side." In French, "amateur" is amatrice, amateur, amateuse.

Are there other ways to say "amateur" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "amateur": amatrice, amateur, amateuse.

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