embauche

The French word "embauche" refers to the act or process of hiring or recruiting someone for a job.

Meaning:

• Embauche is a noun that means hiring, recruitment, or employment.
• It specifically describes the action of bringing someone on board to work, starting a new job or position.

Examples:

• "L'embauche de nouveaux employés est prévue pour le mois prochain."
  (The hiring of new employees is planned for next month.)
• "Le processus d'embauche peut être long."
  (The hiring process can be long.)

Synonyms and differences:

• Recrutement: Also means recruitment or hiring, but it is broader and can include the whole process, from finding candidates to selecting them.
• Engagement: Can mean hiring but also commitment or engagement in more general contexts.
• Contractualisation: More specific to making a contract with the employee, rather than just hiring itself.

In summary, "embauche" refers directly to the hiring itself (the moment or act of taking someone on), while synonyms like "recrutement" might describe the entire recruiting process.