formation

la formation
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. formation
Les médias ont révélé l’identité de l’équipe gouvernementale, après avoir suivi toutes les étapes de sa formation.The media revealed the identity of the government team after covering every stage of its formation.
b. forming
La directrice générale a supervisé la formation du comité de pilotage.The executive director oversaw the forming of the steering committee.
a. training
Après la signature du contrat, vous suivrez une formation de deux mois.After signing the contract, you will undergo two months of training.
b. course
Marion s’est inscrite à une formation de reliure-dorure.Marion enrolled in a bookbinding and gilding course.
a. training
J’ai une formation de mécanicien, mais je suis très polyvalent.My training is in mechanics, but I’m very versatile.
b. background
Ma mère a une formation scientifique.My mother has a background in science.
a. group
Nous sommes une petite formation musicale spécialisée dans le jazz.We are a small musical group that specializes in jazz.
b. party (in politics)
À quelle formation politique appartient la ministre de la Défense ?Which political party does the defense minister belong to?
a. formation
Cette formation rocheuse présente une forme tout à fait singulière.This rock formation has a truly unique shape.
a. formation
La colonne est une formation qui permet à une armée de se déplacer plus rapidement.A column is a formation that allows an army to move more quickly.
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