stagiaire

trainee, intern

noun stah-ZHEHR Rare

Usage Note

Stagiaire is used for both work-placement interns and trainees on a professional training course. As a common-gender noun, un stagiaire refers to a male and une stagiaire to a female trainee. The related noun stage (internship, training course) is far more frequent and is essential vocabulary for students.

Examples

"Notre entreprise accueille deux stagiaires cet été."

Natural Translation

Our company is hosting two interns this summer.

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