analyste des politiques
The English phrase "policy analyst" is translated into French as analyste des politiques.
This phrase refers to a professional who researches and evaluates government policies to provide recommendations for improvement.
Which one should you use?
While analyste des politiques is the standard way to refer to the profession using the plural, you may use the singular form analyste de politique when specifically referring to the analysis of a single, specific policy.
Did you know?
- In French administration, a person performing the role of an analyste des politiques is often a haut fonctionnaire, a member of a prestigious elite civil service corps entered via a competitive exam.
- In certain administrative contexts in France, a professional performing this role might be called an chargé de mission, which focuses more on the 'mission' or 'task' assigned than the analytical nature of the work.
- The French term politique covers both 'policy' and 'politics', meaning an analyste des politiques might be viewed as studying either the technical administration or the political struggle for power.
Examples in context
- Elle travaille comme analyste des politiques.She works as a policy analyst.
- L'analyste des politiques a présenté son rapport.The policy analyst presented her report.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are discussing their professional backgrounds at a networking event.
- LucasQue fais-tu dans la vie, Emma ?What do you do for a living, Emma?
- EmmaJe suis analyste des politiques pour le gouvernement.I am a policy analyst for the government.
- LucasC'est fascinant ! Est-ce que tu aimes ton travail ?That's fascinating! Do you like your job?
- EmmaOui, j'adore aider à améliorer les lois.Yes, I love helping to improve the laws.
