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professions

/prəˈfeʃənz/

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noun

Profession de foi, déclaration

A declaration of belief, faith or one's opinion, whether genuine or pretended.

Examples :

"Despite his continued professions of innocence, the court eventually sentenced him to five years."

Malgré ses professions d'innocence répétées, le tribunal l'a finalement condamné à cinq ans.

attitude statement character philosophy soul mind religion moral

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noun

Professions, métiers

An occupation, trade, craft, or activity in which one has a professed expertise in a particular area; a job, especially one requiring a high level of skill or training.

Examples :

"My father was a barrister by profession."

Mon père était avocat de profession.

job work business organization economy society human person

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noun

Professions, métiers

The practitioners of such an occupation collectively.

Examples :

"His conduct is against the established practices of the legal profession."

Sa conduite est contraire aux pratiques établies de la profession juridique.

job business work organization person

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noun

Profession, vœu

A promise or vow made on entering a religious order.

Examples :

"She died only a few years after her profession."

Elle est décédée seulement quelques années après sa profession.