profession
US /prəˈfeʃ.ən/
UK /prəˈfeʃ.ən/
1.
profession, métier
a paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification
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Teaching is a noble profession.
L'enseignement est une noble profession.
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He chose law as his profession.
Il a choisi le droit comme profession.
2.
profession, déclaration
a public statement of faith or belief
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His profession of innocence was convincing.
Sa profession d'innocence était convaincante.
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The monk made a public profession of his vows.
Le moine a fait une profession publique de ses vœux.