No. 946 in French
professionnel
Professional.
In a sentence
Il est un athlète professionnel réputé.
He is a renowned professional athlete.
Here, 'professionnel' is used as an adjective to describe a person whose occupation is professional athletics.
Elle approche toujours chaque problématique avec une attitude professionnelle.
She always approaches every issue with a professional attitude.
In this case, 'professionnelle' (feminine form) functions as an adjective emphasizing the work-related and competent demeanor.
Les professionnels de la santé jouent un rôle crucial dans notre société.
Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in our society.
Here, 'professionnels' is used as a plural noun referring to individuals who are experts in their respective fields.
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