promotion
/pʁɔ.mɔ.sjɔ̃/feminine
The English word 'promotion' is translated into French as promotion.
promotion refers to an advancement in position.
Meaning: advancement in position (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Because promotion is a feminine noun, you use the indefinite article une (as in une promotion) rather than the masculine un.
How do you pronounce it?
/pʁɔ.mɔ.sjɔ̃/
Did you know?
- In a school context, a promotion does not mean a job advancement, but rather refers to an entire 'class' or 'cohort' of students graduating in the same year.
- The word promotion is a cognate of the English word 'promote', but in French it is used much more frequently to describe sales discounts in stores.
- The word promotion is closely linked to the verb promouvoir, which can also be used to describe the 'promotion' of a specific artistic movement or idea.
Examples in context
- Je mérite une promotion.I deserve a promotion.This sentence is useful for expressing that you deserve a promotion.Tatoeba #2338865 by Amastan, translation #3763331 by cromwellt
- Il mérite une promotion.He deserves a promotion.This sentence is useful for expressing that he deserves a promotion.Tatoeba #2338876 by Amastan, translation #284528 by CK
- Allons fêter ta promotion.Let's go celebrate your promotion.This sentence is useful for suggesting a celebration for someone's promotion.Tatoeba #11401695 by lbdx, translation #2007310 by CK
- Après plusieurs années de travail acharné, j'ai obtenu une promotion dans mon entreprise.After several years of hard work, I received a promotion in my company.
- Mon avancement au sein de l'entreprise est le résultat de mes compétences et de ma détermination.My promotion within the company is a result of my skills and determination.
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Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are talking at a coffee shop about work.
- EmmaTu as eu ta promotion ?Did you get your promotion?
- LucasOui, c'est enfin officiel !Yes, it is finally official!
- EmmaFélicitations pour ta promotion, Lucas !Congratulations on your promotion, Lucas!
- LucasMerci beaucoup, Emma.Thank you very much, Emma.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “promotion” translations and entries promotion, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
