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Anglais et Connaissances du Monde pour l'ACT - Titres Professionnels et Sociaux

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
practitioner

someone who is involved in a profession, particularly medicine

praticien, praticienne, professionnel, professionnelle

praticien, praticienne, professionnel, professionnelle

Ex: He is a licensed practitioner of alternative medicine, specializing in acupuncture. 
technician

an expert who is employed to check or work with technical equipment or machines

technicien, technicienne

technicien, technicienne

Ex: The technician installed the new software on all the company's computers. 

Le technicien a installé le nouveau logiciel sur tous les ordinateurs de l'entreprise.

specialist

a person with extensive knowledge or skill in a specific field or area of expertise

spécialiste

spécialiste

Ex: The museum consulted a specialist in medieval art. 
superintendent

a person who manages or controls an activity, a department, a group of workers, etc.

directeur, directrice

directeur, directrice

warden
warden
[nom]

the official in charge of a prison or correctional facility, responsible for overseeing the administration, security, and well-being of inmates

directeur de prison, surveillant en chef

directeur de prison, surveillant en chef

Ex: In his role as warden, he regularly conducted inspections to ensure that the facility was operating according to established protocols. 

Dans son rôle de directeur, il effectuait régulièrement des inspections pour s'assurer que l'établissement fonctionnait conformément aux protocoles établis.

commentator

a person who describes and discusses an event for a live broadcast as it happens

commentateur, commentatrice, chroniqueur, chroniqueuse

commentateur, commentatrice, chroniqueur, chroniqueuse

Ex: The commentator described every move as the runners approached the finish line. 
lecturer

a person employed to teach students at a college or university

professeur (d'université), maître de conférences

professeur (d'université), maître de conférences

Ex: The department hired two new lecturers for the fall semester. 
grandmaster

the highest title a player can achieve, awarded by FIDE to players who have demonstrated exceptional skill and achievement in chess tournaments and matches

grand maître

grand maître

Ex: After years of practice and winning several tournaments, she finally earned the title of grandmaster in chess. 

Après des années de pratique et plusieurs tournois remportés, elle a finalement obtenu le titre de grand maître aux échecs.

coordinator

a person who organizes, plans, or manages activities and resources within a group or organization

coordinateur, organisateur

coordinateur, organisateur

Ex: She was hired as the project coordinator to oversee the implementation of the new software system. 

Elle a été embauchée en tant que coordinatrice du projet pour superviser la mise en œuvre du nouveau système logiciel.

ranger
ranger
[nom]

someone whose job is to take care of a forest, park, or an area of countryside

garde-forestier

garde-forestier

Ex: As a forest ranger, his duties included monitoring trails and enforcing safety regulations. 

En tant que gardien forestier, ses devoirs comprenaient la surveillance des sentiers et l'application des règlements de sécurité.

academic

a member of the university faculty engaged in teaching or research

universitaire, enseignant-chercheur

universitaire, enseignant-chercheur

Ex: She was renowned as an academic in the field of psychology, specializing in cognitive neuroscience. 
naturalist

a scientist who studies the natural world, including plants, animals, and ecosystems

naturaliste

naturaliste

Ex: As a naturalist, she specialized in identifying and cataloging rare plants in the rainforest. 

En tant que naturaliste, elle était spécialisée dans l'identification et le catalogage des plantes rares de la forêt tropicale.

canoeist

a person who participates in the sport or activity of canoeing

canoéiste, pagayeur

canoéiste, pagayeur

Ex: She is an experienced canoeist who has competed in numerous national and international races. 

Elle est une canoéiste expérimentée qui a participé à de nombreuses courses nationales et internationales.

landscaper

a professional who designs, creates, and maintains gardens, yards, and outdoor spaces

paysagiste, jardinier paysagiste

paysagiste, jardinier paysagiste

Ex: We hired a landscaper to maintain the lawn and trim the hedges every month. 

Nous avons embauché un paysagiste pour entretenir la pelouse et tailler les haies tous les mois.

gatekeeper

a person who guards or controls access to a gate or door, ensuring only authorized individuals can enter

gardien de porte, portier

gardien de porte, portier

Ex: As a gatekeeper, his duty was to monitor the entrance and prevent unauthorized access. 

En tant que gardien, son devoir était de surveiller l'entrée et d'empêcher tout accès non autorisé.

handler
handler
[nom]

a person responsible for coaching, managing, or preparing athletes or sports teams

entraîneur, entraîneuse

entraîneur, entraîneuse

Ex: The team's handler coordinated travel and training logistics before the tournament. 

Le gestionnaire de l'équipe a coordonné la logistique des voyages et de l'entraînement avant le tournoi.

surveyor

a professional who measures and maps land boundaries, elevations, and features for construction or legal purposes

géomètre-expert

géomètre-expert

Ex: She hired a surveyor to determine the exact boundaries of her land. 
copilot
copilot
[nom]

a pilot who assists the main pilot in operating an aircraft

copilote, second pilote

copilote, second pilote

Ex: During the long-haul flight, the copilot took over the controls to give the captain a break. 

Pendant le vol long-courrier, le copilote a pris les commandes pour donner une pause au capitaine.

sociologist

a person who studies human society, social behavior, and how people interact with each other in groups

sociologue, spécialiste en sociologie

sociologue, spécialiste en sociologie

Ex: She became a sociologist to study the impact of social media on relationships. 

Elle est devenue sociologue pour étudier l'impact des médias sociaux sur les relations.

anthropologist

a scientist who studies human beings, especially their societies, cultures, languages, and physical development, both past and present

anthropologue, ethnologue

anthropologue, ethnologue

Ex: As an anthropologist, she specialized in ancient burial rituals. 

En tant qu'anthropologue, elle s'est spécialisée dans les rituels funéraires anciens.

ethnographer

a researcher who studies and records human cultures and societies through direct observation and interaction

ethnographe, chercheur en ethnographie

ethnographe, chercheur en ethnographie

Ex: As an ethnographer, she meticulously documented the rituals and traditions of the rural community. 

En tant qu'ethnographe, elle a méticuleusement documenté les rituels et traditions de la communauté rurale.

psychologist

a professional who studies the mind, emotions, and behavior, sometimes applying this knowledge to assessment or treatment

psychologue

psychologue

Ex: The psychologist studied how stress affects decision-making. 
ethicist

a specialist in moral philosophy who studies and provides guidance on moral principles and decision-making in various fields

éthicien, spécialiste en éthique

éthicien, spécialiste en éthique

Ex: As an ethicist, she often debates topics like privacy, consent, and the implications of new technologies. 

En tant qu'éthicienne, elle débat souvent de sujets tels que la vie privée, le consentement et les implications des nouvelles technologies.

librarian

a person who works professionally in a library, especially one trained to organize collections and help users find information

bibliothécaire

bibliothécaire

Ex: Daniel works as a librarian at the city library. 
adviser
adviser
[nom]

someone whose job is to give advice professionally on a particular subject

conseiller, conseillère

conseiller, conseillère

Ex: The academic adviser helped the students choose their classes for the upcoming semester. 
legislator

a person whose job is to make new laws, especially one who is a member of a governmental body

législateur, législatrice

législateur, législatrice

Ex: As a member of the industry association, she serves as a legislator, working to shape regulations that promote fair competition and consumer protection. 

En tant que membre de l'association professionnelle, elle agit en tant que législateur, travaillant à façonner des réglementations qui favorisent une concurrence équitable et la protection des consommateurs.

delegate

a person chosen or elected to represent a group, especially at a meeting or conference

délégué, déléguée

délégué, déléguée

Ex: Emma was chosen as a delegate to the annual meeting. 
vendor
vendor
[nom]

a person who sells goods, especially from a stall, cart, or other small place

vendeur, vendeuse

vendeur, vendeuse

Ex: Emma bought a sandwich from a vendor outside the station. 
industrialist

a person who owns or operates a large business involved in the production or manufacturing of goods, typically in an industrial sector

industriel, homme d'affaires industriel

industriel, homme d'affaires industriel

Ex: He was a prominent industrialist who contributed significantly to the country’s economic growth. 

Il était un industriel éminent qui a contribué de manière significative à la croissance économique du pays.

broker
broker
[nom]

a professional who facilitates transactions between buyers and sellers for a commission

courtier en bourse, courtière en bourse

courtier en bourse, courtière en bourse

Ex: She works as a broker in the New York stock exchange. 
paratrooper

a military personnel trained to parachute from aircraft into combat zones

parachutiste, soldat parachutiste

parachutiste, soldat parachutiste

Ex: During the training exercise, each paratrooper had to demonstrate their ability to land accurately. 

Pendant l'exercice d'entraînement, chaque parachutiste a dû démontrer sa capacité à atterrir avec précision.

brewer
brewer
[nom]

the operator or owner of a beer production facility, responsible for managing the brewing process, production, and beer quality

brasseur, maître brasseur

brasseur, maître brasseur

Ex: The brewer decided to expand his brewery to meet the growing demand for his popular ales. 

Le brasseur a décidé d'agrandir sa brasserie pour répondre à la demande croissante de ses bières populaires.

receptionist

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

réceptionniste

réceptionniste

Ex: The kind receptionist at the car dealership greeted me and offered me coffee. 

Le réceptionniste sympathique du concessionnaire automobile m'a accueilli et m'a offert un café.

scout
scout
[nom]

a professional tasked with finding and recruiting new talent in various fields such as sports, entertainment, or business

éclaireur, détecteur de talents

éclaireur, détecteur de talents

Ex: As a scout, her job was to identify promising musicians for the record label. 

En tant que dépisteur, son travail consistait à identifier des musiciens prometteurs pour le label.

content creator

an individual who produces and publishes various forms of content, such as videos, articles, graphics, or social media posts, with the purpose of engaging and attracting an audience on digital platforms

créateur de contenu

créateur de contenu

Ex: As a content creator, she carefully plans her posts to keep her followers engaged. 

En tant que créateur de contenu, elle planifie soigneusement ses publications pour maintenir l'engagement de ses abonnés.

conductor

a person responsible for collecting fares and assisting passengers on public transportation such as buses, trains, or trams

contrôleur, receveur

contrôleur, receveur

Ex: As the bus pulled up to the stop, the conductor greeted each passenger and ensured they paid the correct fare. 

Alors que le bus s'arrêtait à l'arrêt, le contrôleur saluait chaque passager et s'assurait qu'ils payaient le tarif correct.

butler
butler
[nom]

the senior servant in a household, traditionally responsible for supervising other servants and managing domestic service

majordome

majordome

Ex: James worked as a butler for a wealthy family in Boston. 
footman
footman
[nom]

a male servant in a household, responsible for various duties such as serving meals, opening doors, and assisting the butler with household tasks

valet, domestique

valet, domestique

Ex: During the formal dinner, the footman expertly served each course to the diners. 

Pendant le dîner officiel, le valet de pied a servi chaque plat aux convives avec expertise.

seamstress

a woman who sews clothes as her profession

couturière, tailleuse

couturière, tailleuse

Ex: Seamstresses use a variety of techniques, including stitching, hemming, and pattern making, to create custom garments tailored to individual preferences and measurements. 

Les couturières utilisent une variété de techniques, y compris la couture, l'ourlet et la création de patrons, pour créer des vêtements sur mesure adaptés aux préférences et aux mesures individuelles.

laundress

a woman whose job is to wash and iron clothes and household linens

blanchisseuse

blanchisseuse

Ex: In the 19th century, many wealthy families employed laundresses to manage their extensive laundry needs. 

Au XIXe siècle, de nombreuses familles riches employaient des blanchisseuses pour gérer leurs besoins importants en lessive.

governess

a woman employed to educate and care for children in a private household, typically focusing on their academic and social development

gouvernante, préceptrice

gouvernante, préceptrice

Ex: As a governess, she also instructed the children in manners and proper social conduct. 

En tant que gouvernante, elle a également enseigné aux enfants les bonnes manières et les conduites sociales appropriées.

apothecary

a medical professional who prepares and dispenses medicinal drugs and offers medical advice

apothicaire

apothicaire

Ex: In the village, people often visited the apothecary for treatments and health consultations. 

Dans le village, les gens visitaient souvent l'apothicaire pour des traitements et des consultations de santé.

nobleman

a man who belongs to the aristocracy, holding a hereditary title and often possessing significant social, political, and economic influence

noble,  aristocrate

noble, aristocrate

Ex: As a nobleman, he inherited vast estates and held significant influence in the region. 

En tant que noble, il a hérité de vastes domaines et détenait une influence significative dans la région.

commoner

a person that does not belong to the upper class of the society

roturier, homme du commun

roturier, homme du commun

Ex: Commoners in medieval Europe had fewer privileges and rights compared to the nobility, often serving their lords in exchange for protection and land. 

Les roturiers dans l'Europe médiévale avaient moins de privilèges et de droits par rapport à la noblesse, servant souvent leurs seigneurs en échange de protection et de terre.

peasant
peasant
[nom]

a farmer who owns or rents a small piece of land, particularly in the past or in poorer countries

manant

manant

Ex: During medieval times, peasants were the backbone of the feudal economy, providing labor and food for the nobility. 
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