French word

interview

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃tɛʁvju/

Meaning

  • feminine nouninterview

Example

J'ai une interview demain.

I have an interview tomorrow.

Illustration for interview (interview)

More examples

Le candidat a passé une interview d'embauche ce matin.

The candidate had a job interview this morning.

Core concept

A focused conversation that turns one person's replies into material for an audience.

Common phrases

  • une interview d'embauche

    job interview

  • faire passer une interview

    conduct an interview

Similar words

entretien: A formal question-and-answer discussion held for media or official purposes.
entretien d'embauche: A formal meeting to assess a candidate for a job.
conversation: An informal exchange of everyday spoken remarks.

Definition in French

Entretien public où une personne répond aux questions posées par un journaliste ou un animateur, souvent enregistré ou diffusé.

Word origin

Modern French interview was borrowed from English, while English interview came from French entrevue, a noun related to entrevoir.

Usage tips

  • Common French patterns include donner or accorder une interview and être interviewé(e), with the latter using a passive form.

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