polytechnic

institut polytechnique, école polytechnique

Établissement d’enseignement supérieur proposant des matières pratiques comme l’ingénierie, la technologie et le design.

En anglais simple : A college that teaches practical subjects such as engineering, technology, and design.

• She studies engineering at a polytechnic.
• The local polytechnic offers courses in design.
• Many polytechnics work closely with businesses.

Synonymes : technical college, technical institute

Expressions courantes : study at polytechnic, local polytechnic, polytechnic college

institut de formation professionnelle, institut polytechnique

Établissement où les élèves ayant terminé leur scolarité suivent trois ans de formation pratique à un métier.

En anglais simple : A college where school graduates take three years of practical training for a job.

• He entered a polytechnic after school.
• Her polytechnic course includes three years of practical training.
• Graduates of the polytechnic can apply for technical jobs.

Synonymes : vocational college

Expressions courantes : polytechnic diploma, polytechnic course, enter a polytechnic