The world of work and unemployment, trade and commerce
The world of work and unemployment, trade and commerce
| Masculine: |
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| le commerce = trade |
| le travail = work |
| un emploi = a job |
| le chômage = unemployment |
| un chômeur = an unemployed person |
| un demandeur d'emploi = a job seeker |
| le taux de chômage = the unemployment rate |
| le monde du travail = the world of work |
| Feminine: |
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| l'industrie = industry |
| la perte = the loss |
| l'allocation = benefit payment |
| l'ANPE = job centre |
| une demande d'emploi = a job application |
| une entrevue = an interview |
| Verbs: |
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| embaucher = to employ workers |
| licencier = to dismiss / make redundant |
| toucher une allocation = to draw a benefit |
| poser sa candidature = to apply for a job |
| former = to train |
| prendre la (pré-) retraite = to take (early) retirement |
| démissionner = to resign |