French word

spécialisation

Pronunciation

IPA/spesjalizasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounspecialization

Example

Il a choisi sa spécialisation.

He chose his specialization.

Illustration for spécialisation (specialization)

More examples

Il a une spécialisation en droit public.

He has a specialization in public law.

Core concept

A path that narrows study or work toward one precise field and builds focused skill.

Common phrases

  • une spécialisation en droit

    a specialization in law

  • avoir une spécialisation

    have a specialization

  • faire une spécialisation

    pursue a specialization

Similar words

spécialité: A particular field pursued in education or a profession.
option: A choice of subject or activity within a course of study.
branche: A distinct field or subdivision within academia or industry.

Definition in French

Action ou résultat de se consacrer à un domaine précis d'études ou de travail pour y acquérir une compétence.

Word origin

Spécialisation is formed from French spécialiser with the suffix -ation, while spécial comes from Latin specialis, meaning particular.

Usage tips

  • Spécialisation is feminine, so it takes la or une, while spécialité is often the more natural noun for a person's field.

Other meanings

  • majornoun

Opposites

  • généralitégeneralitynoun

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