French Conversation · Level 75
60 words
French word
débouché
Pronunciation
IPA/debuʃe/
Meaning
- masculine nounjob opportunities
Example
Ce diplôme offre de nombreux débouchés.
This degree offers many job opportunities.
More examples
Après ses études, il a trouvé des débouchés dans l'industrie.
After his studies, he found professional opportunities in industry.
Core concept
A qualification opening several routes into working life.
Common phrases
débouchés professionnels
professional opportunities
Similar words
emploi: Paid work or a specific job.
poste: A particular position or set of duties within an organization.
opportunité: A favorable chance to pursue work or an activity.
perspective: A future prospect or possibility.
Definition in French
Perspectives professionnelles offertes par un diplôme, une formation ou un secteur, indiquant les chances de trouver un emploi.
Word origin
Débouché comes from déboucher, 'to open onto' or 'to lead out', whose image of an outlet extended to a possible route into employment.
Usage tips
- In this employment sense, débouché is often plural in expressions such as offrir des débouchés, which refers to prospects in a field rather than named jobs.