English–French

“professional” in French

French

Alsoprofessionnel

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁo/

Example

C'est un pro du tennis.

He is a tennis professional.

Illustration for pro (professional)

How to say “professional” in French

“Professional” in French is pro.

Someone at the expert level of a trade or competitive sport.

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

Example sentences with pro

Pour ce chantier, il faut un pro.

For this construction project, a pro is needed.

Tips for using pro

  • In the pattern un pro du tennis, du combines de with le before the name of the activity.

Other French words for “professional”

C'est un joueur professionnel.

He is a professional player.

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