Also means
quarry (stone)
Usage Note
carrière in its professional sense is feminine; faire carrière means 'to build a career' or 'to make it' professionally. In its older sense it means a stone quarry. The verb-phrase donner carrière à means 'to give free rein to'.
Examples
"Elle a une belle carrière devant elle."
Natural Translation
She has a bright career ahead of her.
Literal Translation
She has a beautiful career before her

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