No. 8,526 in French
alternant
A student or worker alternating between study and work.
In a sentence
L'étudiant alternant participe à des activités scolaires et professionnelles.
The trainee student participates in academic and professional activities.
In this context, 'alternant' is used to describe a student engaged in both academic learning and professional practice, typically through an apprenticeship program.
Dans cette entreprise, plusieurs alternants sont formés chaque année.
In this company, several apprentices are trained each year.
Here, 'alternants' refers to individuals receiving training while working at the company as part of an apprenticeship system.
Le programme alternant offre un équilibre entre travail et études.
The alternating program offers a balance between work and studies.
Here, 'alternant' characterizes the program itself as alternating focus between professional and educational aspects, emphasizing the dual nature of the program.
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