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    Besogne (en. Job)

    /bɛ.zɔɲ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A work or task, often arduous or laborious.
    He spent the day doing his work in the garden.
    Il a passé la journée à faire sa besogne dans le jardin.
    An obligation or duty that must be performed.
    Each employee's duty is to meet deadlines.
    La besogne de chaque employé est de respecter les délais.
    An effort or sustained work to achieve a result.
    His work was rewarded with a promotion.
    Sa besogne a été récompensée par une promotion.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'besogne' meaning 'work', derived from the Vulgar Latin 'bisonia', meaning 'need', 'necessity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do the work
    To accomplish a task or job, often effectively.
    faire la besogne
    work of devotion
    A job that requires commitment and passion.
    besogne de dévouement
    thankless task
    A job that is undervalued or unrecognized.
    besogne ingrate

    Related Words

    need
    Necessity or desire to accomplish something.
    besoin
    benefit
    Advantage or profit gained from work.
    bénéfice
    effort
    Labor or energy expended to achieve something.
    effort

    Slang Meanings

    To work hard without recognition.
    He always finds himself doing the work without anyone helping him.
    Il se retrouve toujours à faire la besogne sans que personne ne l'aide.
    A difficult task to do.
    It's a real chore to tidy up this room!
    C'est une vraie besogne de ranger cette pièce !