matière vs métier

 The French word "matière" means:

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✅ Subject (in school) or Material / Matter (general)

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Common meanings:

1. Subject (as in a school subject or academic discipline)
    - Quelle est ta matière préférée ?
     = What is your favorite subject?

2. Material (what something is made of)
    - Cette table est en bois, c’est une matière naturelle.
     = This table is made of wood, it’s a natural material.

3. Matter / Stuff (more general)
    - Il y a beaucoup de matière à réfléchir.
     = There is a lot to think about / plenty of matter to reflect on.

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Examples in school context:

• Les matières scolaires sont importantes pour réussir.
   = School subjects are important to succeed.

• Je déteste la matière de mathématiques.
   = I hate the subject of mathematics.

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The French word "métier" means:

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✅ Job, profession, or occupation

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Explanation:

• Métier refers to the kind of work someone does or the profession they have.

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Examples:

• Quel est ton métier ?
   = What is your job?

• Mes parents ont des métiers différents.
   = My parents have different jobs.

• Je veux apprendre un métier intéressant.
   = I want to learn an interesting profession.

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