Freelance - translation, pronunciation and examples
freelance
work independently
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When to use freelance
работать фрилансером-писателем
работать фрилансером-дизайнером
работать фрилансером онлайн
работать фрилансером на полный день
работать фрилансером неполный день
freelance usage examples
После университета она решила работать фрилансером в качестве графического дизайнера.
After university, she decided to freelance as a graphic designer.
Он начал работать фрилансером, чтобы получить более гибкий график.
He began to freelance to get more flexible hours.
Similar words
Identical use as the headword: to work independently for different clients.
Informal: accept short-term jobs or engagements (common in creative/gig economy).
Focuses on location (not in office) rather than employment status.
Broader legal/status term covering freelancers and business owners.
Emphasizes having a contract for services; status can differ from freelance.
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freelance belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
freelance synonyms
What's the difference between freelance / take on gigs / work remotely / be self-employed / work on contract / do contract work
Identical use as the headword: to work independently for different clients.
She decided to freelance after leaving the agency.
Она решила работать фрилансером после ухода из агентства.
Informal: accept short-term jobs or engagements (common in creative/gig economy).
She takes on gigs as a photographer between longer projects.
Между крупными проектами она берёт небольшие заказы как фотограф.
Focuses on location (not in office) rather than employment status.
He prefers to work remotely rather than commuting every day.
Он предпочитает работать удалённо, а не ездить на работу каждый день.
Broader legal/status term covering freelancers and business owners.
Since leaving the company she's been self-employed.
После ухода из компании она стала самозанятой.
Emphasizes having a contract for services; status can differ from freelance.
The developer is working on contract for a six-month project.
Разработчик работает по контракту над шестимесячным проектом.
Doing tasks under a contractual agreement; may imply formal terms and duration.
She does contract work for several marketing agencies.
Она выполняет контрактную работу для нескольких маркетинговых агентств.
He consults for several tech startups.
Он консультирует несколько технологических стартапов.
To be engaged as an independent contractor; often implies formal contract terms and obligations.
Many IT professionals prefer to work as contractors for higher rates.
Многие IT‑специалисты предпочитают работать в качестве подрядчиков за более высокую оплату.
Focuses on working on distinct projects with defined scope; can be freelance or employed.
She does project-based work for various nonprofit organizations.
Она выполняет проектную работу для разных некоммерческих организаций.
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How to pronounce freelance and what this word means
freelance translation: работать фрилансером. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce freelance
/ˈfriːlæns/
freelance translation
работать фрилансером
freelance examples
After university, she decided to freelance as a graphic designer.
freelance transcription
/ˈfriːlæns/, /tə ˈfriːlæns/
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Questions about this word
freelance meaning: what does it mean?
work independently
freelance pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
freelance is pronounced as /ˈfriːlæns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
freelance definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
After university, she decided to freelance as a graphic designer. Translation: После университета она решила работать фрилансером в качестве графического дизайнера.
Is freelance part of Professions vocabulary?
Yes, freelance (работать фрилансером) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is freelance part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, freelance (работать фрилансером) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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