What does intérim in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word intérim in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use intérim in French.

The word intérim in French means cover, replacement, interim, interim period, temporary work, employment agency, deputize, temping agency, interim, temporary, do temporary work, temp. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word intérim

cover, replacement

nom masculin (remplacement de quelqu'un)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Qui va assurer l'intérim pendant sa maternité ?
Who will provide cover for her during her maternity leave?

interim, interim period

nom masculin (période de remplacement)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il expédiait les tâches courantes durant l'intérim.
In the interim, he handled the day-to-day business.

temporary work

nom masculin (travail temporaire)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il a toujours travaillé en intérim car il apprécie le changement.
He's always done temporary work, because he likes variety.

employment agency

nom féminin (société pour emplois temporaires)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Pour trouver du travail après son bac, Yann s'est inscrit dans une agence d'intérim.

deputize

locution verbale (remplacer temporairement le titulaire)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Son collègue assurera l'intérim.

temping agency

nom féminin (familier (agence de travail temporaire)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

interim, temporary

locution adverbiale (en l'absence du titulaire)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il fut nommé directeur par intérim le temps des vacances.
He was appointed interim manager for the duration of the holidays.

do temporary work, temp

locution verbale (avoir un emploi intérimaire)

She has been temping for the past year or so.

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