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Pareil pour une étudiante en sociologie : on lui dira direct —
« Sociologue ? Tu vas faire quoi avec ça ? »
Comme si on avait signé pour le chômage dès la première année de licence.
Et pourtant, on apprend à faire des enquêtes, analyser des données, rédiger des projets.
The same goes for a sociology student: she’ll be told straight out –
“Sociologist? What are you going to do with that?”
As if we’d signed up for unemployment in the first year of our degree.
And yet, we learn to conduct surveys, analyze data, write projects.
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What does “pareil” mean?
Pareil means the same or likewise—used to express similarity, agreement, or repetition.
Moi aussi, j’ai pensé pareil (I thought the same).
It’s informal and conversational, often used alone as a response:
– Bon week-end ! (Have a good weekend!)
– Pareil ! (You too!)
In France, pareil is a common casual shortcut for la même chose or également; in Quebec, it’s used the same way, though you might also hear même affaire in very informal speech; in Francophone Africa, pareil is frequently used in conversation to express sameness or shared experience, often with gestures or repetition for emphasis.
What does “le chômage” mean?
Le chômage means unemployment—the state of not having a job, especially when actively seeking one.
Le chômage touche surtout les jeunes dans cette région (Unemployment especially affects young people in this region).
It’s neutral and formal, widely used in news, politics, and economic discussions.
What does “enquêtes” mean?
Enquêtes means investigations or surveys—referring to systematic efforts to gather facts, whether for journalism, research, or police work.
Les enquêtes ont révélé de nouveaux éléments (The investigations revealed new information).
It’s neutral and formal, common in both administrative and media contexts.
What does “données” mean?
Données means data—facts, figures, or information collected for analysis, often in statistics, research, or tech.
Les données montrent une hausse du chômage (The data show a rise in unemployment).
It’s neutral and formal, used in academic, scientific, and digital contexts.
Données comes from the French verb donner (to give), and it literally means “things given.” It is the feminine plural past participle of donner—so données originally meant “that which is given.”
What does “rédiger” mean?
Rédiger means to write or to draft—especially with care, structure, or formal intent.
Il faut rédiger une lettre de motivation (You need to write a cover letter)
It’s neutral to formal, often used in academic, professional, or legal contexts where clarity and form matter.
In French, rédiger suggests crafting written content thoughtfully (rédiger un contrat, rédiger un article).
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