career in French
career in French is carrière, foncer — career means the series of jobs a person has over the course of their working life, especially in one field.
career in French
carrière
One’s calling in life; one's working occupation or profession, especially when pursued seriously and/or over a long period of time.
foncer
To move rapidly straight ahead, especially in an uncontrolled way.
What does "career" mean?
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noun The series of jobs a person has over the course of their working life, especially in one field.
"After a varied career in hospitals, she now teaches nursing students."
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verb To move fast and out of control, often in a dangerous or reckless way.
"The out-of-control lorry careered across the road and into a hedge."
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adjective Doing something as a long-term profession rather than casually.
"As a career soldier, he expected to serve until he retired."
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career in a sentence
- After a varied career in hospitals, she now teaches nursing students.
- She built a long career in journalism.
- The out-of-control lorry careered across the road and into a hedge.
- The runaway cart careered down the hill.
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What is "career" in French?
"career" in French is carrière, foncer. career means: The series of jobs a person has over the course of their working life, especially in one field.
How do you use "career" in a sentence?
Example: "After a varied career in hospitals, she now teaches nursing students." In French, "career" is carrière, foncer.
Are there other ways to say "career" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "career": carrière, foncer.
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