French careers

Un métier

A profession.

Rendre quelqu'un heureux

To make someone happy.

La moyenne

The average.

Agent d'entretien

Janitor.

Un travail pénible

A difficult, unpleasant job.

Précaire

Not stable.

Bonnes relations entre collègues

Good relationships among colleagues.

Être passionné par son travail

To be passionate about one's work.

Être reconnu par ses supérieurs

To be recognized by one's superiors.

Agriculteur

Farmer.

Enseignant

Teacher.

Médecin, pharmacien, dentiste

Doctor, pharmacist, dentist.

Travail non pénible

Non-painful work.

Bonnes conditions matérielles

Good material conditions.

Travail utile à la société

Work useful to society.

L'épanouissement personnel

Personal fulfillment.

L'équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée

Work-life balance.

Le sentiment d'utilité

The feeling of being useful.

L'ambiance de travail

The work atmosphere.

Les perspectives d'évolution

Career advancement opportunities.

L'autonomie au travail

Autonomy at work.

Une rémunération attractive

An attractive salary.

« Je m'épanouis dans mon travail »

"I find fulfillment in my work."

« Mon travail a du sens »

"My work has meaning."

« Je suis fier/fière de mon métier »

"I am proud of my profession."

« Tout à fait, je suis très satisfait »

"Absolutely, I am very satisfied."

« Pas vraiment, c'est trop stressant »

"Not really, it is too stressful."

What % of French people are happy with their jobs?

73%

Éloquent

Having the ability to express ideas fluently and persuasively in speech or writing.

Démagogue

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than using rational argument.

Précis

Being precise

Rigide

describing a lack of flexibility or adaptability, often in attitude or behavior.

Diplomate

A person skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or negotiating; tactful and diplomatic in approach.

Manipulateur

A person who skillfully influences or controls others, often in a deceptive or unfair manner.

Endurant

A person who is able to withstand hardship, stress, or difficult conditions over an extended period.

Obstiné

A person who is stubbornly persistent in their opinions or actions, often refusing to change despite challenges or opposing views.

Analytique

A person who is skilled in analyzing information, breaking it down into components for better understanding and problem-solving.

Froid

A person who maintains composure and detachment in stressful situations, often appearing unemotional or indifferent.

Persuasif

A person who is able to convince others to accept their ideas or beliefs through effective communication and reasoning.

Arrogant

A person who has an exaggerated sense of their own importance or abilities, often looking down on others.

Rigoreux

A person who is strict and demanding in their standards, often ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in their work.

Pointilleux

A person who is meticulous and precise, paying great attention to small details and ensuring everything is done to a high standard. Usually negative

Discipliné

A person who follows rules or a code of behavior, showing self-control and organization in their actions and approach to work.

Obtus

A person who is slow to understand or perceive things, often lacking intellectual sharpness or insight.

Ingénieux

A person who is clever and inventive, often able to devise ingenious solutions to problems or challenges.

Complexe

A person who is intricate, often with multiple parts or layers, requiring careful consideration and thought to understand.

Intègre

A person who is honest and principled, consistently adhering to strong moral values and ethical standards.

Inflexible

A person who is unwilling to change or adapt, often rigid in their opinions or decisions, making it difficult to negotiate or adjust to different circumstances.

Combatif

A person who is aggressive and determined, often ready to fight or confront challenges head-on.

Agressif

A person who is forceful and eager to engage in conflict or competition, often displaying a proactive approach in pursuing goals.

Charismatique

A person who possesses a compelling charm or appeal, often inspiring others through their personality and presence.

Narcissique

A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves, often exhibiting self-centeredness and a lack of empathy for others.

Méthodique

A person who is organized and systematic in their approach to tasks, often following established procedures to achieve results.

Lent

A person who is slow and deliberate in their actions or thoughts, often taking too much time to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.

Impartial

A person who is unbiased and fair, treating all sides equally without favoritism or prejudice.

Détaché

A person who is emotionally detached and objective, often maintaining a distance from personal involvement in situations to observe or analyze without bias.

Stratège

A person who is skilled in planning and strategy, often adept at analyzing situations and formulating effective approaches to achieve specific goals.

Calculateur

A person who is methodical and calculating, often approaching situations with careful consideration and a focus on maximizing efficiency and effectiveness. Cunning

Réactif

A person who is responsive and adaptable, often reacting quickly to changing circumstances and demonstrating flexibility in their decisions and actions.

Impulsif

A person who acts quickly and without careful thought, often driven by emotions or immediate reactions rather than careful planning.

Tenace

A person who is persistent and determined, often demonstrating a strong resolve to achieve their goals despite obstacles or challenges.

Borné

A person who is narrow-minded or limited in perspective, often resistant to new ideas or changes.

Visionnaire

A person who is imaginative and creative, often able to foresee future trends and possibilities, typically thinking outside conventional boundaries.

Utopiste

A person who is idealistic and holds unrealistic views about the perfect society, often dreaming of an ideal world that may be unattainable.

Loyal

A person who is faithful and devoted to a cause, organization, or individual, demonstrating consistent support and reliability.

Soumis

A person who is submissive and compliant, often yielding to the will or authority of others, showing a lack of assertiveness.

Persévérant

A person who is persistent and determined in the face of challenges, demonstrating resilience and commitment to achieving their goals.

Acharne

A person who is tenacious and relentless in pursuit of goals, displaying unwavering determination and commitment.

Éloquent

Démagogue

Précis

Rigide

Diplomate

Manipulateur

Endurant

Obstine

Analytique

Froid

Persuasif

Arrogant

Rigoureux

Pointilleux

Discipliné

Obtus

Ingénieux

Complexe

Intègre

Inflexible

Combatif

Agressif

Charismatique

Narcissique

Méthodique

Lent

Impartial

Détaché

Stratège

Calculateur

Réactif

Impulsif

Tenace

Borne

Vissionnaire

Utopiste

Loyal

Soumis

Persévérant

Acharne