No. 324 in French
carrière
"Carrière" in English means "career" or "quarry," depending on context.
In a sentence
Il a choisi une carrière en médecine.
He chose a career in medicine.
In this sentence, 'carrière' refers to a professional career or occupation.
L'ancienne carrière de pierre se trouve à la lisière de la forêt.
The old stone quarry is located at the edge of the forest.
Here, 'carrière' means a quarry, a place where stone or other materials are extracted.
Sa carrière sportive fut interrompue par une blessure.
His sports career was interrupted by an injury.
In this context, 'carrière' again denotes a professional path, specifically in sports.
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