French Conversation · Level 55
73 words
French word
stage
Pronunciation
IPA/staʒ/
Meaning
- masculine nouninternship
Example
J'ai trouvé un stage en entreprise pour l'été.
I found an internship at a company for the summer.
More examples
Elle fait un stage pour améliorer ses compétences.
She is doing an internship to improve her skills.
Core concept
A limited period alongside professionals, practicing tasks under guidance to complete formal training.
Common phrases
faire un stage
do an internship
stage en entreprise
internship at a company
stage professionnel
professional internship
Similar words
formation: Instruction or practice designed to develop particular skills or knowledge.
apprentissage: A system of learning a trade over time while employed by a company.
emploi: A job or occupation for which wages are received.
bénévolat: Self-chosen unpaid activity carried out for a community or organization.
Definition in French
Période courte de formation pratique encadrée, effectuée en entreprise, en centre de formation ou chez un professionnel, visant à compléter la formation théorique par une mise en situation.
Word origin
The noun stage developed from Old French estage, a stay or period of residence, with the modern meaning linked to practical learning in a professional setting.
Usage tips
- French commonly uses faire un stage to describe undertaking an internship or work placement.