What does CDD in French mean?

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

The word CDD in French means fixed-term contract, temporary contract, temporary contract, fixed-term contract, temporary job, fixed-term job, be hired on a fixed-term contract, be hired on a temporary contract, have a fixed-term contract, have a temporary contract. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word CDD

fixed-term contract, temporary contract

nom masculin invariable (abr (contrat à durée déterminée)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il préférerait un poste fixe plutôt que d'enchaîner les CDD.
He would prefer a permanent post rather than one fixed-term contract after another.

temporary contract, fixed-term contract

nom masculin (document d'embauche limitée)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Mathieu a signé un contrat à durée déterminée dans une société de courtage.

temporary job, fixed-term job

nom masculin (travail à durée limitée)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Christophe a trouvé un nouveau contrat à durée déterminée de 6 mois.

be hired on a fixed-term contract, be hired on a temporary contract

locution verbale (être engagé pour un temps donné) (worker)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Pierre a commencé par être embauché en CDD avant de l'être définitivement par cette société.

have a fixed-term contract, have a temporary contract

locution verbale (avoir un travail à durée déterminée) (worker)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Sandra est en CDD dans cette société pour 9 mois.

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