le parcours
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
1. (trajectory)
a. route
Le bus A12 suit le même parcours tous les jours.The A12 bus follows the same route every day.
2. (sports)
a. course
Les athlètes devront finir le parcours en moins de trois minutes.The athletes must complete the course in less than three minutes.
3. (figurative) (all the steps in a process)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. journey (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Le parcours pour devenir parents a été long, mais nous ne regrettons rien.The journey to becoming parents was long, but we have no regrets.
b. path (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Quel est le parcours à suivre pour devenir écrivain ?What path should one follow to become a writer?
4. (figurative) (professional experience)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. path (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Mon parcours professionnel est un peu atypique.My career path is a little unusual.
5. (education)
a. program (Canada) (United States)
Regionalism used in Canada.
Regionalism used in the United States.
En plus des classes normales, mon collège propose plusieurs parcours se concentrant sur des sujets divers.In addition to regular classes, my middle school offers several programs focusing on a variety of subjects.
b. programme (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
L'école propose plusieurs parcours pour les jeunes de 10 à 15 ans.The school offers several programmes for young people aged 10 to 15.
c. concentration
Une fois inscrit en Licence d'Histoire, vous pouvez choisir le parcours Europe.After you declare your major in history for your bachelor's degree, you can choose a concentration in European studies.
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