French word

filière

Pronunciation

IPA/filjɛʁ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfield

Example

Quelle filière veux-tu choisir à l'université ?

Which field do you want to pursue at university?

Illustration for filière (field)

More examples

Beaucoup d'étudiants choisissent la filière informatique pour ses débouchés.

Many students choose a computer science major for its career prospects.

Core concept

A defined channel through education or work, with each stage leading toward the next qualification or job.

Common phrases

  • la filière universitaire

    university major

  • la filière informatique

    computer science major

  • la filière agricole

    agricultural field

Similar words

domaine: A general area of study or activity.
spécialité: A narrowly focused area of academic or technical expertise.
parcours: The progression of study, training, or professional experience.
option: A choice of subject or content within an academic program.

Definition in French

Voie organisée d'enseignement ou de travail définie par une spécialité, menant à une formation reconnue ou à un débouché professionnel.

Word origin

French formed filière from fil, ultimately based on Latin filum, 'thread', and the suffix -ière; the word developed from a line into an organized route or sector.

Usage tips

  • Filière is more institutional than domaine and often suggests a route tied to training, qualifications, or employment rather than a general area of interest.

Other meanings

  • majornoun
  • departmentnoun
  • industrynoun

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