Coffee Break French

CBF 1:07 | Talking about your job

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Nov 24, 2007
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INSIGHT

Indefinite Articles with Professions

  • The French phrase "Je suis professeur" translates to "I am a teacher."
  • French omits the indefinite article ("a" or "an") when stating professions.
INSIGHT

Gendered Job Titles

  • Some French job titles change based on gender (e.g., étudiant, étudiante).
  • The feminine form often adds -e, sometimes affecting pronunciation.
ADVICE

Finding Your Profession

  • If your job isn't covered, visit the Radio Lingua discussion board.
  • Ask how to say your profession in French.
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