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    D'employer (en. To employ)

    /dɑ̃.plɔ.je/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To turn to a person or thing to complete a task.
    We decided to employ a consultant for this project.
    Nous avons décidé d'employer un consultant pour ce projet.
    To implement a method or technique.
    Effective strategies must be employed to win.
    Il faut employer des stratégies efficaces pour gagner.
    To use a quantity of something.
    He employed all his efforts to pass this exam.
    Il a employé tous ses efforts pour réussir cet examen.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin verb 'implicare', meaning to entwine, implying the idea of using.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to employ significant means
    Use important resources to achieve a goal.
    employer les grands moyens
    to employ one's time
    Use one's time productively.
    employer son temps
    to employ the method
    Use a specific method to accomplish a task.
    employer la méthode

    Related Words

    employee
    A person who works for an employer.
    employé
    employment
    Job or usage.
    emploi
    schedule
    Distribution of work hours or activities.
    emploi du temps

    Slang Meanings

    To work hard
    You really have to employ it to get the job done.
    Il faut vraiment employer pour faire ce boulot.
    To use a trick
    He had to employ tricks to succeed in the interview.
    Il a dû employer des astuces pour réussir l'entretien.