Professional Occupations Skilled Trades Service Industry Occupations
Doctor (Médecin) (DOK-ter)
A person who is qualified to practice medicine.
The doctor examined the patient.
Teacher (Enseignant) (TEE-cher)
A person who teaches, especially in a school.
The teacher helped the students with their work.
Engineer (Ingénieur) (en-ji-NEER)
A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures.
The engineer designed the new bridge.
Lawyer (Avocat) (LAW-yer)
A person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor.
The lawyer represented her client in court.
Architect (Architecte) (AHR-ki-tekt)
A person who designs buildings and in many cases also supervises their construction.
The architect drew up the plans for the house.
Accountant (Comptable) (uh-KOUNT-uhnt)
A person whose job is to keep or inspect financial accounts.
The accountant prepared the company's tax return.
Scientist (Scientifique) (SY-uhn-tist)
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
The scientist conducted research in the laboratory.
Journalist (Journaliste) (JUR-nuh-list)
A person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or prepares news to be broadcast.
The journalist interviewed the politician.
Programmer (Programmeur) (PROH-gram-er)
A person who writes computer programs.
The programmer wrote the code for the new app.
Pharmacist (Pharmacien) (FAHR-muh-sist)
A person who is professionally qualified to prepare and dispense medicinal drugs.
The pharmacist filled the prescription.
Electrician (Électricien) (i-lek-TRISH-uhn)
A person who installs and maintains electrical equipment.
The electrician fixed the wiring.
Plumber (Plombier) (PLUH-mer)
A person who fits and repairs the pipes and other apparatus of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems.
The plumber fixed the leaky faucet.
Carpenter (Menuisier) (KAHR-pen-ter)
A person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures.
The carpenter built the new shelves.
Mechanic (Mécanicien) (muh-KAN-ik)
A person who repairs and maintains machinery.
The mechanic repaired the car's engine.
Welder (Soudeur) (WELD-er)
A person who joins metal parts by fusion.
The welder joined the metal beams together.
Bricklayer (Maçon) (BRIK-lay-er)
A person whose job is to build walls, houses, and other structures with bricks.
The bricklayer built the garden wall.
Painter (Peintre) (PAYN-ter)
A person who applies paint to surfaces.
The painter painted the walls of the room.
Hairdresser (Coiffeur) (HAIR-dres-er)
A person whose job is to cut and style hair.
The hairdresser gave her a new haircut.
Baker (Boulanger) (BAY-ker)
A person who makes or sells bread and cakes.
The baker prepared fresh bread for the morning.
Tailor (Tailleur) (TAY-ler)
A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothing, especially suits and coats.
The tailor altered the suit to fit perfectly.
Chef (Chef cuisinier) (shef)
A professional cook, typically the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.
The chef prepared a delicious meal.
Waiter (Serveur) (WAY-ter)
A person whose job is to serve customers at their tables in a restaurant.
The waiter took our order.
Salesperson (Vendeur) (SALES-pur-suhn)
A person whose job is selling goods or services.
The salesperson helped us find what we were looking for.
Nurse (Infirmier) (nurs)
A person trained to care for the sick or injured, especially in a hospital.
The nurse took his temperature.
Police Officer (Policier) (puh-LEES OF-fi-ser)
A member of a police force.
The police officer directed traffic.
Firefighter (Pompier) (FYR-fy-ter)
A person whose job is to extinguish fires.
The firefighters put out the fire quickly.
Flight Attendant (Hôtesse de l'air / Steward) (flyt uh-TEN-duhnt)
A member of the crew of an aircraft who attends to the safety and comfort of passengers.
The flight attendant served drinks to the passengers.
Librarian (Bibliothécaire) (ly-BRAIR-ee-uhn)
A person who works in a library.
The librarian helped me find a book.
Bus Driver (Chauffeur de bus) (bus DRY-ver)
A person who drives a bus as their job.
The bus driver stopped at the bus stop.
Hotel Manager (Directeur d'hôtel) (hoh-TEL MAN-ij-er)
A person responsible for the management and administration of a hotel.
The hotel manager welcomed the guests.
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Doctor
Teacher
Engineer
Lawyer
Architect
Accountant
Scientist
Journalist
Programmer
Pharmacist
Electrician
Plumber
Carpenter
Mechanic
Welder
Bricklayer
Painter
Hairdresser
Baker
Tailor
Chef
Waiter
Salesperson
Nurse
Police Officer
Firefighter
Flight Attendant
Librarian
Bus Driver
Hotel Manager