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    Employer (en. Use)

    /ɑ̃.plwa.je/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To give someone work in exchange for a salary.
    The company decided to employ five new employees.
    L'entreprise a décidé d'employer cinq nouveaux employés.
    To use something for a purpose.
    He spent all his savings to travel.
    Il a employé toutes ses économies pour voyager.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'implicare', meaning 'to roll up, to mix'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to employ a means
    To use a method to achieve a goal.
    employer un moyen
    to use one's time
    To use one's time productively.
    employer le temps
    to be employed at
    To work for a certain company.
    être employé chez

    Related Words

    employer
    A person or entity that hires employees.
    employeur
    employment
    Regular remunerated work.
    emploi
    employability
    The ability of a person to be employed.
    employabilité

    Slang Meanings

    To have a job
    She finally managed to find a job.
    Elle a enfin réussi à se trouver un emploi.
    To live off one's job
    He struggles to employ his skills.
    Il galère pour employer ses compétences.