France is the most visited country in the world! Many people decide to move there and if you plan to do that, then you must know about professions in French. So, what would job titles in French be? What are the jobs that more most in demand in France and which occupations pay the highest salaries?
Salary will be important as the costs of living such as housing and food can be quite expensive, especially if you choose to live in Paris. But before you even get a job, you’ll need to know some common professions vocabulary in French and see their English translations.
Job Categories In French
When looking for a job, you usually search within a job category. This will help you to find a profession (une profession) that you’re interested in or already have experience with.
| English | French Translation | Pronunciation |
| Accounting | Comptabilité | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Comptabilité[/Speechword] |
| Administration | Administration | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Administration[/Speechword] |
| Business | Entreprise | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Entreprise[/Speechword] |
| Communications | Communication | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Communication[/Speechword] |
| Consulting | Consultant | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Consultant[/Speechword] |
| Consulting | Consultant | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Consultant[/Speechword] |
| Design | Concevoir | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Concevoir[/Speechword] |
| Education | Éducation | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Éducation[/Speechword] |
| Engineering | Ingénierie | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Ingénierie[/Speechword] |
| Entertainment | Divertissement | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Divertissement[/Speechword] |
| Finance | Finance | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Finance[/Speechword] |
| Marketing | Commercialisation | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Commercialisation[/Speechword] |
| Medical | Médical | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Médical[/Speechword] |
| Sales | Ventes | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Ventes[/Speechword] |
| Science | La science | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]La science[/Speechword] |
Which French Professions Are In High Demand?
In France there are a few job sectors that are in high demand. If you have the skillsets in any of these categories you’ll be more likely to get a job.
Grammar point! Most words in French have masculine and feminine forms. There are several words or exceptions that are only a masculine form or only feminine forms.
You’ll notice that many French names for jobs are similar or the same as they are in English making them easier to learn.
| English | French Masculine Form | Pronunciation | French Feminine Form | Pronunciation |
| A store clerk | Un commis de magasin | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un commis de magasin[/Speechword] | Une commisse de magasinne | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une commisse de magasinne[/Speechword] |
| A certified care assistant | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]gangpadel[/Speechword] | Une assistante maternelle diplômée | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une assistante maternelle diplômée[/Speechword] | |
| A real estate agent | Un agent immobilier | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un agent immobilier[/Speechword] | Une agent immobilière | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une agent immobilière[/Speechword] |
| A logistics agent | Un agent logistique | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un agent logistique[/Speechword] | Une agente logistique | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une agente logistique[/Speechword] |
| A nurse | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]gangpadel[/Speechword] | Une infirmière | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une infirmière[/Speechword] | |
| A childcare worker | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]gangpadel[/Speechword] | Une assistante maternelle | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une assistante maternelle[/Speechword] | |
| A professional development coach | Un coach en développement professionnel | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un coach en développement professionnel[/Speechword] | Une coach en développement professionnelle | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une coach en développement professionnelle[/Speechword] |
| A business manager | Un chef d’entreprise | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un chef d’entreprise[/Speechword] | Une chef d’entreprise | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une chef d’entreprise[/Speechword] |
| A school teacher | Un professeur des écoles | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un professeur des écoles[/Speechword] | Une professeuse des écoles | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une professeuse des écoles[/Speechword] |
| An insurance agent | Un agent d’assurance | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un agent d’assurance[/Speechword] | Une agente d’assurance | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une agente d’assurance[/Speechword] |
| A yoga teacher | Un professeur d’oga | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un professeur d’oga[/Speechword] | Une professeuse d’oga | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une professeuse d’oga[/Speechword] |
| A social media manager | Un gestionnaire de médias sociaux | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un gestionnaire de médias sociaux[/Speechword] | Une gestionnaire de médias sociaux | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une gestionnaire de médias sociaux[/Speechword] |
| A data science expert | Un expert en science des données | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un expert en science des données[/Speechword] | Une experte en science des données | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une experte en science des données[/Speechword] |
| An administrative assistant | Une assistante administrative | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une assistante administrative[/Speechword] | Une assistante administrative | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une assistante administrative[/Speechword] |
| A salesman | Un vendeur | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un vendeur[/Speechword] | Une vendeuse | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une vendeuse[/Speechword] |
Occupations & Job Titles In French
France boasts one of the best economies in Europe and as a result, there are many professions. So let’s get to some vocabulary lists so you can learn how to say occupations in French! They’ve been categorized to make your language learning easier.
Agriculture (Agriculture)
| English | French Masculine Form | Pronunciation | French Feminine Form | Pronunciation |
| An agricultural economist | Un économiste agricole | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un économiste agricole[/Speechword] | Une économiste agricole | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une économiste agricole[/Speechword] |
| An agricultural engineer | Un ingénieur agronome | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un ingénieur agronome[/Speechword] | Une ingénieuse agronome | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une ingénieuse agronome[/Speechword] |
| An agricultural technologist | Un technologue agricole | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un technologue agricole[/Speechword] | Une technologue agricole | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une technologue agricole[/Speechword] |
| A biochemist | Un biochimiste | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un biochimiste[/Speechword] | Une biochimiste | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une biochimiste[/Speechword] |
| A conservation planner | Un planificateur de la conservation | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un planificateur de la conservation[/Speechword] | Une planificateuse de la conservation | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une planificateuse de la conservation[/Speechword] |
| An environmental planner | Un planificateur environnemental | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un planificateur environnemental[/Speechword] | Une planificateuse environnemental | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une planificateuse environnemental[/Speechword] |
| An equipment technician | Un technicien en matériel | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un technicien en matériel[/Speechword] | Une technicienne en matériel | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une technicienne en matériel[/Speechword] |
Business Related Jobs (Emplois Liés Aux Affaires)
| English | French Masculine Form | Pronunciation | French Feminine Form | Pronunciation |
| An accountant | Un comptable | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un comptable[/Speechword] | Une comptable | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une comptable[/Speechword] |
| An administrative | Un administratif | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un administratif[/Speechword] | Une administrative | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une administrative[/Speechword] |
| An assistant business operations manager | Un directeur adjoint des opérations commerciales | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un directeur adjoint des opérations commerciales[/Speechword] | Une directeuse adjoint des opérations commerciales | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une directeuse adjoint des opérations commerciales[/Speechword] |
| A customer service representative | Un représentant du service à la clientèle | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un représentant du service à la clientèle[/Speechword] | Une représentante du service à la clientèle | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une représentante du service à la clientèle[/Speechword] |
| An executive assistant | Une assistante de direction | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une assistante de direction[/Speechword] | Unee assistante de direction | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Unee assistante de direction[/Speechword] |
| A financial analyst | Un analyste financier | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un analyste financier[/Speechword] | Une analyste financier | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une analyste financier[/Speechword] |
| A financial manager | Un responsable financier | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un responsable financier[/Speechword] | Une responsable financière | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une responsable financière[/Speechword] |
| A human resources specialist | Un spécialiste des ressources humaines | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un spécialiste des ressources humaines[/Speechword] | Une spécialiste des ressources humaines | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une spécialiste des ressources humaines[/Speechword] |
| An interpreter & translator | Un interprète et traducteur | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un interprète et traducteur[/Speechword] | Une interprète et traducteuse | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une interprète et traducteuse[/Speechword] |
| A market research analyst | Un analyste d’études de marché | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un analyste d’études de marché[/Speechword] | Une analyste d’études de marché | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une analyste d’études de marché[/Speechword] |
| A marketing manager | Un responsable marketing | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un responsable marketing[/Speechword] | Une responsable marketing | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une responsable marketing[/Speechword] |
| A public relations specialist | Un spécialiste des relations publiques | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un spécialiste des relations publiques[/Speechword] | Une spécialiste des relations publiques | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une spécialiste des relations publiques[/Speechword] |
| A receptionist | Un réceptionniste | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un réceptionniste[/Speechword] | Une réceptionniste | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une réceptionniste[/Speechword] |
| A sales manager | Un directeur des ventes | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un directeur des ventes[/Speechword] | Une directeur des ventes | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une directeur des ventes[/Speechword] |
| A sales representative | Un représentant des ventes | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un représentant des ventes[/Speechword] | Une représentant des ventes | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une représentant des ventes[/Speechword] |
Trade Jobs (Métiers Du Commerce)
| English | French Masculine Form | Pronunciation | French Feminine Form | Pronunciation |
| An auto mechanic | Un mécanicien automobile | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un mécanicien automobile[/Speechword] | Une mécanicien automobile | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une mécanicien automobile[/Speechword] |
| A brick mason | Un maçon en brique | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un maçon en brique[/Speechword] | Une maçon en brique | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une maçon en brique[/Speechword] |
| A carpenter | Un charpentier | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un charpentier[/Speechword] | Une charpentier | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une charpentier[/Speechword] |
| A cement mason | Un maçon de ciment | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un maçon de ciment[/Speechword] | Une maçon de ciment | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]gangpadUne maçon de cimentel[/Speechword] |
| An electrician | Un électricien | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un électricien[/Speechword] | Une électricien | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une électricien[/Speechword] |
| A hairdresser | Un coiffeur | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un coiffeur[/Speechword] | Une coiffeur | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une coiffeur[/Speechword] |
| A maintenance & repair worker | Un agent d’entretien et de réparation | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un agent d’entretien et de réparation[/Speechword] | Une agent d’entretien et de réparation | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une agent d’entretien et de réparation[/Speechword] |
| A painter | Un peintre | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un peintre[/Speechword] | Une peintre | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une peintre[/Speechword] |
| A construction manager | Un chef de chantier | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un chef de chantier[/Speechword] | Une chef de chantier | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une chef de chantier[/Speechword] |
| A construction worker | Un ouvrier du bâtiment | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un ouvrier du bâtiment[/Speechword] | Une ouvrier du bâtiment | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une ouvrier du bâtiment[/Speechword] |
Education (Éducation)
| English | French Masculine Form | Pronunciation | French Feminine Form | Pronunciation |
| An elementary school teacher | Un enseignant du primaire | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un enseignant du primaire[/Speechword] | Une enseignante du primaire | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une enseignante du primaire[/Speechword] |
| A high school teacher | Un professeur de lycée | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un professeur de lycée[/Speechword] | Une professeuse de lycée | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une professeuse de lycée[/Speechword] |
| A preschool teacher | Un enseignant de maternelle | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un enseignant de maternelle[/Speechword] | Une enseignante de maternelle | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une enseignante de maternelle[/Speechword] |
| A sports coach | Un coach sportif | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un coach sportif[/Speechword] | Une coach sportive | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une coach sportive[/Speechword] |
| A teacher assistant | Une aide-enseignante | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une aide-enseignante[/Speechword] | Unee aide-enseignante | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Unee aide-enseignante[/Speechword] |
IT Jobs (Emplois En Informatique)
| English | French Masculine Form | Pronunciation | French Feminine Form | Pronunciation |
| A computer programmer | Un programmeur informatique | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un programmeur informatique[/Speechword] | Une programmeuse informatique | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une programmeuse informatique[/Speechword] |
| A computer systems administrator | Un administrateur des systèmes informatiques | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un administrateur des systèmes informatiques[/Speechword] | Une administrateuse des systèmes informatiques | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une administrateuse des systèmes informatiques[/Speechword] |
| A computer systems analyst | Un analyste des systèmes informatiques | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un analyste des systèmes informatiques[/Speechword] | Une analyste des systèmes informatiques | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une analyste des systèmes informatiques[/Speechword] |
| A database administrator | Un administrateur de base de données | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un administrateur de base de données[/Speechword] | Une administrateuse de base de données | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une administrateuse de base de données[/Speechword] |
| An it manager | Un responsable informatique | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un responsable informatique[/Speechword] | Une responsable informatique | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une responsable informatique[/Speechword] |
| A web developer | Un développeur web | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un développeur web[/Speechword] | Une développeuse web | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une développeuse web[/Speechword] |
| A software developer | Un développeur de logiciels | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]gangpadel[/Speechword] | Une développeuse de logiciels | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une développeuse de logiciels[/Speechword] |
Medical Jobs (Emplois médicaux)
| English | French Masculine Form | Pronunciation | French Feminine Form | Pronunciation |
| A clinical Laboratory Technician | Un technicien de laboratoire clinique | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un technicien de laboratoire clinique[/Speechword] | Une technicienne de laboratoière clinique | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une technicienne de laboratoière clinique[/Speechword] |
| A dental Assistant | Une assistante dentaire | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une assistante dentaire[/Speechword] | Une assistante dentaire | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une assistante dentaire[/Speechword] |
| A dental Hygienist | Un hygiéniste dentaire | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un hygiéniste dentaire[/Speechword] | Un hygiéniste dentaire | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un hygiéniste dentaire[/Speechword] |
| A dentist Medical Assistant | Un assistant médical dentiste | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un assistant médical dentiste[/Speechword] | Un assistante médical dentiste | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un assistante médical dentiste[/Speechword] |
| A medical Secretary | Une secrétaire médicale | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une secrétaire médicale[/Speechword] | Une secrétaire médicale | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une secrétaire médicale[/Speechword] |
| A nursing Aide | Une aide-soignante | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une aide-soignante[/Speechword] | Une aide-soignante | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une aide-soignante[/Speechword] |
| A paramedic | Un ambulancier | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un ambulancier[/Speechword] | Une ambulancière | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une ambulancière[/Speechword] |
| A personal Care Aide | Un aide-soignant personnel | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un aide-soignant personnel[/Speechword] | Une aide-soignant personnelle | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une aide-soignant personnelle[/Speechword] |
| A pharmacist | Un pharmacien | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un pharmacien[/Speechword] | Une pharmacienne | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une pharmacienne[/Speechword] |
| A pharmacy Technician | Un technicien en pharmacie | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un technicien en pharmacie[/Speechword] | Une technicienne en pharmacie | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une technicienne en pharmacie[/Speechword] |
| A physical Therapist | Un physiothérapeute | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un physiothérapeute[/Speechword] | Une physiothérapeute | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une physiothérapeute[/Speechword] |
| A physical Therapist Assistant | Un assistant kinésithérapeute | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un assistant kinésithérapeute[/Speechword] | Une assistante kinésithérapeute | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une assistante kinésithérapeute[/Speechword] |
| Ap hysician | Un physicien | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un physicien[/Speechword] | Une physicienne | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une physicienne[/Speechword] |
| A registered Nurse | Une infirmière autorisée | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une infirmière autorisée[/Speechword] | Une infirmière autorisée | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une infirmière autorisée[/Speechword] |
| A veterinarian | Un vétérinaire | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un vétérinaire[/Speechword] | Une vétérinaière | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une vétérinaière[/Speechword] |
| A doctor | Un docteur | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un docteur[/Speechword] | Une médecinne | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une médecinne[/Speechword] |
Therapists/Counselors (Thérapeutes/Conseillers)
| English | French Masculine Form | Pronunciation | French Feminine Form | Pronunciation |
| A marriage & family therapist | Un thérapeute conjugal et familial | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un thérapeute conjugal et familial[/Speechword] | Une thérapeute conjugal et familial | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une thérapeute conjugal et familial[/Speechword] |
| A mental health counselor | Un conseiller en santé mentale | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un conseiller en santé mentale[/Speechword] | Une conseillère en santé mentale | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une conseillère en santé mentale[/Speechword] |
| An occupational therapist | Un ergothérapeute | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un ergothérapeute[/Speechword] | Une ergothérapeute | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une ergothérapeute[/Speechword] |
| A physical therapist | Un physiothérapeute | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un physiothérapeute[/Speechword] | Une physiothérapeute | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une physiothérapeute[/Speechword] |
| An assistant school counselor | Un conseiller scolaire adjoint | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un conseiller scolaire adjoint[/Speechword] | Une conseillère scolaire adjoint | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une conseillère scolaire adjoint[/Speechword] |
| A school psychologist | Un psychologue scolaire | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un psychologue scolaire[/Speechword] | Une psychologue scolaire | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une psychologue scolaire[/Speechword] |
| A social worker | Une assistante sociale | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une assistante sociale[/Speechword] | Unee assistante sociale | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Unee assistante sociale[/Speechword] |
| A speech-language | Un discours-langage | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]gangpadel[/Speechword] | Une discours-langage | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une discours-langage[/Speechword] |
| A pathologist | Un pathologiste | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un pathologiste[/Speechword] | Une pathologiste | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une pathologiste[/Speechword] |
| A substance abuse counselor | Un conseiller en toxicomanie | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un conseiller en toxicomanie[/Speechword] | Une conseillère en toxicomanie | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une conseillère en toxicomanie[/Speechword] |
Other Professions (Autres Métiers)
| English | French Masculine Form | Pronunciation | French Feminine Form | Pronunciation |
| An architect | Un architecte | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un architecte[/Speechword] | Une architecte | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une architecte[/Speechword] |
| A civil engineer | Un ingénieur civil | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un ingénieur civil[/Speechword] | Une ingénieuse civil | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une ingénieuse civil[/Speechword] |
| A delivery truck driver | Un chauffeur de camion de livraison | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un chauffeur de camion de livraison[/Speechword] | Une chauffeuse de camion de livraison | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une chauffeuse de camion de livraison[/Speechword] |
| An insurance agent | Un agent d’assurance | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un agent d’assurance[/Speechword] | Une agente d’assurance | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une agente d’assurance[/Speechword] |
| A lawyer | Un avocat | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un avocat[/Speechword] | Une avocate | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une avocate[/Speechword] |
| A massage therapist | Un massothérapeute | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un massothérapeute[/Speechword] | Une massothérapeute | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une massothérapeute[/Speechword] |
| A mechanical engineer | Un ingénieur mécanique | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un ingénieur mécanique[/Speechword] | Une ingénieuse mécanique | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une ingénieuse mécanique[/Speechword] |
| An event planner | Un planificateur d’événements | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un planificateur d’événements[/Speechword] | Une planificateuse d’événements | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une planificateuse d’événements[/Speechword] |
| A paralegal | Un parajuriste | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un parajuriste[/Speechword] | Une parajuriste | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une parajuriste[/Speechword] |
| A real estate agent | Un agent immobilier | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un agent immobilier[/Speechword] | Une agente immobilière | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une agente immobilière[/Speechword] |
| A restaurant cook | Un cuisinier de restaurant | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un cuisinier de restaurant[/Speechword] | Une cuisinière de restaurant | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une cuisinière de restaurant[/Speechword] |
| A security guard | Un vigile | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un vigile[/Speechword] | Une vigile | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une vigile[/Speechword] |
| A civil servant | Un fonctionnaire | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un fonctionnaire[/Speechword] | Une fonctionnaire | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une fonctionnaire[/Speechword] |
| A plumber | Un plombier | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un plombier[/Speechword] | Une plombière | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une plombière[/Speechword] |
| A butcher | Un boucher | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un boucher[/Speechword] | Une bouchère | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une bouchère[/Speechword] |
| A writer | Un écrivain | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un écrivain[/Speechword] | Une écrivainne | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une écrivainne[/Speechword] |
| An engineer | Un ingénieur | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un ingénieur[/Speechword] | Une ingénieuse | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une ingénieuse[/Speechword] |
| An electrician | Un électricien | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un électricien[/Speechword] | Une électricienne | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une électricienne[/Speechword] |
| A waitress | Une serveuse | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une serveuse[/Speechword] | ||
| A mechanic | Un mécanicien | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un mécanicien[/Speechword] | Une mécanicienne | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Une mécanicienne[/Speechword] |
| A maid | une femme de ménage | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]une femme de ménage[/Speechword] |
Advice On Working In France
Is France A Good Place To Work?
France is rated year on year as one of the best places to live and work in the world! However, if you plan to work here, you’re going to have to learn French. Without a doubt you need to know and understand the language to get a job here and understand the culture.
While you will pay high taxes, the rewards in social services are worth it. France has among the best healthcare in the world and among the best infrastructure within Europe.
What Are The Highest Paying Jobs In France? (With Salaries)
While the unemployment rate is quite high at 7.4% which means there are quite a few jobs available, although there may be high expectations to get hired. You should also know that you’ll be paid in Euros which as of this writing $1 USD is equal to about 0.99 Euros.
Here’s a list of the highest paying jobs in France with expected salaries in 2022:
- Surgeons / Doctors (Chirurgiens / Médecins)
Salary Range: from 97,700 EUR to 280,000 EUR - Judges (Juges)
Salary Range: rom 82,100 EUR to 235,000 EUR - Lawyers (Avocats/Avocates)
Salary Range: from 66,400 EUR to 191,000 EUR - Bank Managers (Directeurs de banque)
Salary Range: from 62,500 EUR to 179,000 EUR - Chief Executive Officers (Présidents-directeurs généraux)
Salary Range: from 58,600 EUR to 168,000 EUR - Chief Financial Officers (Directeurs financiers)
Salary Range: from 54,700 EUR to 157,000 EUR - College Professors (Professeurs d’université)
Salary Range: from 46,900 EUR to 134,000 EUR - Pilots (Pilote)
Salary Range: from 39,100 EUR to 112,000 EUR - Marketing Directors (Directeurs Marketing)
Salary Range: from 35,200 EUR to 101,000 EUR
Other Useful Job Related Vocabulary
These are some words you’ll need during your job hunt to search or have discussions with. If there are any words you would like to have added to this list, please comment below!
| English | French Translation | Pronunciation |
| Candidates | Candidats | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Candidats[/Speechword] |
| Company | Compagnie | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Compagnie[/Speechword] |
| Department | département | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]département[/Speechword] |
| Employed | Employé | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Employé[/Speechword] |
| Employee | Employé | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Employé[/Speechword] |
| Factory | Usine | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Usine[/Speechword] |
| Hired | Embauché | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Embauché[/Speechword] |
| Industry | Industrie | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Industrie[/Speechword] |
| Interview | Interview | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Interview[/Speechword] |
| Job | Emploi | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Emploi[/Speechword] |
| Manager | Gestionnaire | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Gestionnaire[/Speechword] |
| Money | Argent | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Argent[/Speechword] |
| Office | Bureau | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Bureau[/Speechword] |
| Promotion | Promotion | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Promotion[/Speechword] |
| Resign | Démissionner | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Démissionner[/Speechword] |
| Responsible | Responsable | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Responsable[/Speechword] |
| Responsiblities | Responsabilités | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Responsabilités[/Speechword] |
| Retired | À la retraite | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]À la retraite[/Speechword] |
| Salary | Un salaire | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Un salaire[/Speechword] |
| Unemployed | Sans emploi | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]Sans emploi[/Speechword] |
| Work | Travailler | [Speechword voice=”French Female” isinline]gangpadel[/Speechword] |
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