English–French
“professorship” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃɛʁ/
Example
Elle occupe la chaire de littérature depuis cinq ans.
She has held the professorship in literature for five years.
How to say “professorship” in French
“Professorship” in French is chaire.
A raised seat that marks the holder's authority in a field, whether in a university or a pulpit.
Example sentences with chaire
L'université inaugure une nouvelle chaire dédiée aux droits de l'homme.
The university inaugurates a new professorship dedicated to human rights.
Tips for using chaire
- Chaire is feminine, so the standard form is la chaire, and chaire de plus a discipline names the field attached to the post.