Le recruteur vient d'appeler un candidat polyvalent.
The recruiter just called a versatile candidate.
Breakdown of Le recruteur vient d'appeler un candidat polyvalent.
un
a / an (masculine)
venir
to come
appeler
to call (general)
le candidat
the candidate
Questions & Answers about Le recruteur vient d'appeler un candidat polyvalent.
Since this lesson is about the subjunctive, how would we change this sentence to use that structure?
Right now, the sentence states a fact about a specific, existing person. If the recruiter were still looking for someone with these skills and wasn't sure if they existed, we would use a relative clause with the subjunctive: Le recruteur cherche un candidat qui soit polyvalent.
What is the best way to translate and use the word polyvalent?
Polyvalent translates to "versatile" or "multi-skilled." It is heavily used in professional contexts to describe an employee who can handle multiple different types of tasks. You will also frequently see it used for places, like a salle polyvalente (a multi-purpose community hall).
Could I use téléphoner instead of appeler here?
You could, but you would have to change the grammar slightly. The verb appeler takes a direct object, which is why we say appeler un candidat. The verb téléphoner takes an indirect object with the preposition à, so you would have to say téléphoner à un candidat.
Why does vient de translate to "just" when venir means "to come"?