Emploie (en. Employs)

/ɑ̃.plwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The use of an asset or a service.
The use of this technology is revolutionary.
L'emploi de cette technologie est révolutionnaire.
A job position or a function.
He found a job at a large company.
Il a trouvé un emploi dans une grande entreprise.
verb
To use something for a specific purpose.
She uses modern techniques in her teaching.
Elle emploie des techniques modernes dans son enseignement.

Etymology

The word 'emploi' comes from the verb 'employer', which originates from the Latin 'implicare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

schedule
Planning or schedule refers to the organization of activities.
emploi du temps
to be employed
The state of a person who has a job.
être en emploi
to look for a job
The activity of searching for a job position.
chercher un emploi

Related Words

employer
A person or company that provides work.
employeur
employee
A person who works for an employer.
employé
temporary job
Work for a limited duration.
emploi temporaire

Slang Meanings

Job
I found a good job with a friend.
J'ai trouvé un bon emploi chez un ami.
Work
She quit her job to travel.
Elle a laissé tomber son boulot pour voyager.