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vacataire

By Laura K. Lawless, About.com

Definition: stand-in, temporary replacement, part-time teacher

Je dois trouver un vacataire pour novembre, quand je serai en vacances - I have to find a stand-in for November, when I'll be on vacation.

Il est vacataire à l'université - He's a part-time (contract) teacher at the university.

Related: la vacation - vacation

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Pronunciation: [va ka tehr]Audio Link

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