French word

interprofessionnel

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃tɛʁpʁofɛsjonɛl/

Meaning

  • adjectiveinterprofessional

Example

L'hôpital lance une initiative interprofessionnelle.

The hospital is launching an interprofessional initiative.

Illustration for interprofessionnel (interprofessional)

More examples

La communication interprofessionnelle améliore la prise en charge.

Interprofessional communication improves care.

Core concept

Different professions bringing their expertise into one coordinated team.

Common phrases

  • communication interprofessionnelle

    interprofessional communication

  • pratique interprofessionnelle

    interprofessional practice

Similar words

professionnel: Related to work or a profession.
collaboratif: Involving people who cooperate to accomplish something.
collectif: Done by a group as a whole or involving the group.

Definition in French

Qui réunit ou implique plusieurs professions différentes pour travailler ensemble.

Word origin

Interprofessionnel combines the Latin prefix inter-, meaning 'between', with professionnel, a derivative of profession from Latin professio.

Usage tips

  • The adjective agrees with the noun: interprofessionnel, interprofessionnelle, interprofessionnels, and interprofessionnelles.

Related words

  • interprofessionnalitéinterprofessionalismnoun

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