Emplois (en. Jobs)

/ɑ̃.plwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Position or role held by a person within an organization.

She has held several jobs during her career.

Elle a acquis plusieurs emplois au cours de sa carrière.

Efficient use of something.

The use of resources must be optimized.

L'emploi des ressources doit être optimisé.

The word 'emploi' comes from the Latin 'implicare,' meaning 'to involve' or 'to engage.'

schedule

Organization of one’s schedule, often in reference to a person’s timetable.

emploi du temps

to be employed

To be in a position or occupied in a role.

être à l'emploi

full-time job

Work that requires full commitment, often 35-40 hours per week.

emploi à plein temps

to look for a job

To be actively seeking a job position.

chercher un emploi

to employ

Hiring someone for a service or work.

employer

precarious employment

A type of job that does not offer long-term security.

emploi précaire

job market

The total offers and demands for work in a region.

marché de l'emploi

Work

He is looking for a new job after his resignation.

Il cherche un nouveau boulot après sa démission.

Job

I am doing this job to pay for my studies.

Je fais ce job pour payer mes études.