Optician in French
In France, this job is advertised as “Opticien”. To search for jobs in France, type “Opticien” or “Opticienne”.
- Masculine
- Opticien
- Feminine
- Opticienne
- ROME code
- J1405
Source: France Travail, ROME 4.0 occupation directory (v61, published 15 June 2026) · Data downloaded on 18 October 2026
Common synonyms
- opticien lunetier
Official ROME job titles
Job titles France Travail attaches to this occupation, useful as search keywords.
- Monteur-vendeur lunetier / Monteuse-vendeuse lunetière
- Monteur-vendeur opticien / Monteuse-vendeuse opticienne
- Opticien / Opticienne
- Opticien / Opticienne responsable de magasin
- Opticien-lunetier / Opticienne-lunetière
- Opticien-optométriste / Opticienne-optométriste
- Responsable de magasin optique lunetterie
- Vendeur / Vendeuse en optique lunetterie
Working as an optician in France
Search for opticien or opticienne, opticien lunetier, opticien collaborateur, or opticien responsable de magasin. Optician is a regulated health profession in France: you need the BTS Opticien-lunetier or a recognised equivalent, and every store must have a qualified optician. Foreign qualifications must be recognised by the French authorities before you can practise. Opticians can perform sight tests and adapt recent prescriptions within limits set by law. Work includes handling reimbursement with mutuelles and the regulated '100% Santé' offer. Many jobs are in chains and franchises, with Saturday work.
French job profile (in French): Opticien
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