poste de débutant
The English phrase 'entry level position' is translated into French as poste de débutant.
The phrase poste de débutant is commonly used in job advertisements and on recruitment websites to signal that no prior experience is required.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of poste (position/job) and débutant (beginner).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun poste is masculine, so you use the masculine article un when referring to a single entry level position, as in un poste de débutant.
Did you know?
- The word poste was borrowed into French from the Italian word posta, which originally referred to a fixed station for changing horses.
- In many professional contexts, you might see the term premier échelon used to describe an entry level position. This literally translates to 'first rung', implying the starting point of a career ladder.
- The word poste is a homonym in French, meaning both a 'job position' and a 'post office' (la poste).
Examples in context
- Lors de mon entretien d'embauche, j'ai discuté du poste de niveau débutant au sein de l'entreprise.During my job interview, I discussed the entry level position within the company.
- Ce poste de débutant propose un bon salaire.This entry level position offers a good salary.
- Il a accepté un poste de débutant l'été dernier.He accepted an entry level position last summer.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are discussing job opportunities at a career fair.
- GabrielEmma, est-ce que tu cherches un poste de débutant ?Emma, are you looking for an entry level position?
- EmmaOui, je viens juste de finir mes études.Yes, I just finished my studies.
- GabrielJe connais une entreprise qui recrute actuellement.I know a company that is currently hiring.
- EmmaC'est super, merci beaucoup pour l'information, Gabriel !That's great, thank you very much for the information, Gabriel!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, poste, CC BY-SA 4.0.
