apprentice

UK
/əˈprɛntɪs/
US
/əˈprɛntɪs/

Translations

apprenticenoun
apprentices
pl
UK
/əˈprɛntɪs/
US
/əˈprɛntɪs/
apprentiPersonne en formation dans un métier.
The young apprentice spent years learning the craft of carpentry from his master.
Le jeune apprenti a passé des années à apprendre le métier de menuisier auprès de son maître.
débutantAu sens figuré : personne qui débute dans une activité.
As an apprentice in the world of photography, she was eager to learn from experienced professionals.
En tant que débutante dans le monde de la photographie, elle avait hâte d’apprendre auprès de professionnels expérimentés.
apprentieForme féminine.
The young apprentice spent years learning the craft of carpentry from his master.
La jeune apprentie a passé des années à apprendre le métier de menuisier auprès de son maître.
Additional translations
noviceAu sens figuré, plus neutre et fréquent dans certains contextes.
apprenticeverb
apprenticed
Past Simple
apprenticed
Past Participle
apprenticing
Gerund
UK
/əˈprɛntɪs/
US
/əˈprɛn(t)ɪs/
faire son apprentissageVerbe intransitif, emploi rare.
After college, he apprenticed at a small architectural firm to gain practical experience.
Après l’université, il a fait son apprentissage dans un petit cabinet d’architecture pour acquérir une expérience pratique.
prendre comme apprentiVerbe transitif, emploi rare.
The company decided to apprentice several young workers to experienced engineers to help them gain practical skills.
L’entreprise a décidé de prendre comme apprentis plusieurs jeunes salariés auprès d’ingénieurs expérimentés pour les aider à acquérir des compétences pratiques.
Synonyms
become a trainee
work under
apprenticeadjective
UK
/əˈprɛntɪs/
US
/əˈprɛn(t)ɪs/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "apprentice chef"); generally not gradable.
d’apprentiEmployé en attribut ou en épithète.
He accepted an apprentice mechanic position at the local garage.
Il a accepté un poste de mécanicien d’apprenti dans le garage local.
Additional translations
en apprentissagePlus naturel dans certains contextes professionnels.

Definitions

apprenticenoun
A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages.
The young apprentice spent years learning the craft of carpentry from his master.
A beginner or novice in a particular activity or field.
As an apprentice in the world of photography, she was eager to learn from experienced professionals.
apprenticeverb
To employ someone as an apprentice, typically to learn a trade or skill under the guidance of a skilled worker.
The company decided to apprentice several young workers to experienced engineers to help them gain practical skills.
To work or serve as an apprentice; to undertake a period of apprenticeship.
After college, he apprenticed at a small architectural firm to gain practical experience.
apprenticeadjective
Relating to or characteristic of an apprentice; designating a trainee position or role (used attributively).
He accepted an apprentice mechanic position at the local garage.