Dutch vocabulary:
Jobs.
Jobs.
Below is a list of jobs vocabulary.
This page is a work in progress, and I will continue adding more words, including more advanced vocabulary (C1–C2 level). I will also be adding quizzes soon, along with interactive activities to help you practice. In addition, I will connect the words to songs, movies, newspapers, books, and other media so you can see how these expressions are used in everyday French.
Lastly updated: 24.8.2026
- acteur (de) (pl: de acteurs) [EN: actor][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- andragoloog [EN: ][25.8.2026 de Groene Amsterdammer 20 Augustus 2026]
- architect (de) (pl: de architecten) [EN: architect][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- arts (de) (pl: de artsen) [EN: doctor / physician][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- bankier (de) (pl: de bankiers) [EN: banker][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- bakker (de) (pl: de bakkers) [EN: baker][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- bouwvakker (de) (pl: de bouwvakkers) [EN: construction worker][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- brandweerman (de) (pl: de brandweermannen) [EN: firefighter][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- chauffeur (de) (pl: de chauffeurs) [EN: driver / chauffeur][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- dierenarts (de) (pl: de dierenartsen) [EN: veterinarian][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- docent (de) (pl: de docenten) [EN: teacher / lecturer][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- elektricien (de) (pl: de elektriciens) [EN: electrician][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- fietsenmaker (de) (pl: de fietsenmakers) [EN: bicycle mechanic][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- fotograaf (de) (pl: de fotografen) [EN: photographer][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- gids (de) (pl: de gidsen) [EN: guide][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- grafisch ontwerper (de) (pl: de grafisch ontwerpers) [EN: graphic designer][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- journalist (de) (pl: de journalisten) [EN: journalist][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- kapper (de) (pl: de kappers) [EN: hairdresser][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- kok (de) (pl: de koks) [EN: cook / chef][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- loodgieter (de) (pl: de loodgieters) [EN: plumber][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- leraar (de) (pl: de leraren) [EN: teacher][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- makelaar (de) (pl: de makelaars) [EN: real estate agent][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- manager (de) (pl: de managers) [EN: manager][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- metselaar (de) (pl: de metselaars) [EN: bricklayer / mason][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- monteur (de) (pl: de monteurs) [EN: mechanic / technician][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- muzikant (de) (pl: de muzikanten) [EN: musician][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- notaris (de) (pl: de notarissen) [EN: notary][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- ondernemer (de) (pl: de ondernemers) [EN: entrepreneur / business owner][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- onderzoeker (de) (pl: de onderzoekers) [EN: researcher][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- politieagent (de) (pl: de politieagenten) [EN: police officer][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- postbode (de) (pl: de postbodes) [EN: postman / mail carrier][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- programmeur (de) (pl: de programmeurs) [EN: programmer / software developer][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- psycholoog (de) (pl: de psychologen) [EN: psychologist][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- rechter (de) (pl: de rechters) [EN: judge][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- receptionist (de) (pl: de receptionisten) [EN: receptionist][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- schilder (de) (pl: de schilders) [EN: painter][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- schoonmaker (de) (pl: de schoonmakers) [EN: cleaner][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- schrijver (de) (pl: de schrijvers) [EN: writer / author][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- slager (de) (pl: de slagers) [EN: butcher][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- soldaat (de) (pl: de soldaten) [EN: soldier][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- tandarts (de) (pl: de tandartsen) [EN: dentist][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- timmerman (de) (pl: de timmermannen) [EN: carpenter][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- tolk (de) (pl: de tolken) [EN: interpreter][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- verpleegkundige (de) (pl: de verpleegkundigen) [EN: nurse][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- verpleegster (de) (pl: de verpleegsters) [EN: nurse][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- verkoper (de) (pl: de verkopers) [EN: salesperson / seller][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- vertaler (de) (pl: de vertalers) [EN: translator][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- vrachtwagenchauffeur (de) (pl: de vrachtwagenchauffeurs) [EN: truck driver][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- webdesigner (de) (pl: de webdesigners) [EN: web designer][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]
- wetenschapper (de) (pl: de wetenschappers) [EN: scientist][A1-A2][24.8.2026, R]
- winkelier (de) (pl: de winkeliers) [EN: shopkeeper / retailer][B1-B2][24.8.2026, R]