French word

apprenti

Pronunciation

IPA/apʁɑ̃ti/

Meaning

  • masculine nounapprentice

Example

Il est apprenti dans une boulangerie.

He is an apprentice at a bakery.

Illustration for apprenti (apprentice)

More examples

Il est apprenti mécanicien dans un garage.

He is an apprentice mechanic in a garage.

Core concept

A trainee learning a hands-on trade under an experienced craftsperson.

Common phrases

  • être apprenti

    be an apprentice

  • apprenti boulanger

    apprentice baker

  • apprenti mécanicien

    apprentice mechanic

Similar words

stagiaire: A workplace trainee gaining practical experience while learning the job.
élève: A student receiving instruction in subjects or general knowledge.
débutant: Someone new to a job or activity with limited experience.
apprenant: Someone engaged in learning a new subject, skill, or activity.

Definition in French

Personne, souvent jeune, qui se forme en travaillant dans un métier manuel ou artisanal sous la conduite d'un professionnel.

Word origin

French apprenti comes from Old French aprentiz, a derivative of aprendre or apprendre, ultimately from Latin apprehendere.

Usage tips

  • The feminine form is apprentie, while the masculine and feminine plurals are apprentis and apprenties.

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