French Conversation · Level 62
76 words
French word
promotion
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁomosjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounpromotion
Example
Il a obtenu une promotion l'année dernière.
He got a promotion last year.
More examples
Elle vise une promotion cette année.
She is aiming for a promotion this year.
Core concept
An employee is moved forward within an organization into a position with greater responsibility and status.
Common phrases
obtenir une promotion
get a promotion
postuler pour une promotion
apply for a promotion
Similar words
avancement: A rise in position or rank within an organization.
nomination: Formal appointment to a designated position.
Definition in French
Processus par lequel un employeur accorde à un salarié un poste, un grade ou des responsabilités supérieures au sein d'une entreprise ou d'une administration.
Word origin
The noun promotion developed in French from Latin promotio, the action of advancing someone, from promovere meaning to move forward.
Usage tips
- French commonly uses être promu for the result, while obtenir une promotion focuses on receiving the advancement.
Other meanings
- salenoun
- advertisingnoun
- classnoun
Opposites
- rétrogradationdemotionnoun
Related words
- promospecial offernoun
- promotionnelpromotionaladjective