0 the activity of learning the skills to do a job -- formation [ feminine ]
a training course in giving presentations un stage de formation aux exposés
training for police officers formation pour les policiers
training in TV, radio, and journalism formation/stage en télévision, radio et journalisme
1 physical activity done to improve physical health or sports skills -- entraînement [ masculine ]
2 preparation for a sport -- entraînement
He has gone into training for the race.
3 the process of learning (the practical side of) a job -- formation
It takes many years of training to be a doctor.