English–French

“calling” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vokasjɔ̃/

Example

Il a trouvé sa vocation.

He found his calling.

Illustration for vocation (calling)

How to say “calling” in French

“Calling” in French is vocation.

An inner call that makes one profession feel like a true life path.

Full entry for vocation: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with vocation

Il a décidé de faire de sa vocation son métier.

He decided to turn his calling into a career.

Tips for using vocation

  • Vocation is feminine, so the usual form is une vocation, and avoir une vocation means having a calling rather than simply holding a job.

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