cadre
executive / manager / professional
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/kadʁ/
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Cultural Note
The distinction between cadre and non-cadre is fundamental in French employment. Cadres have a different pension scheme, different social contributions, and often a forfait jours (yearly day-based contract) rather than hourly tracking. Being classified as cadre carries social prestige.
📝 Example Sentences
Elle est cadre supérieure dans une multinationale.
She is a senior executive at a multinational company.
Les cadres ont souvent des horaires flexibles mais travaillent plus.
Managers often have flexible hours but work more.