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    Grèves (en. Strikes)

    [ɡʁɛv]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An action where employees stop working to claim rights or working conditions.
    Strikes have paralyzed the transport sector.
    Les grèves ont paralysé le secteur des transports.
    A collective movement expressing a particular social demand.
    Teachers' strikes are affecting schools all over the country.
    Les grèves des enseignants touchent les écoles partout dans le pays.
    The voluntary cessation of work to signal discontent.
    During the strike, employees did not receive any pay.
    Lors de la grève, les employés n'ont pas reçu de salaire.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'grève', meaning 'beach' or 'shore' in relation to the origin of strikes on the docks.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on strike
    Refers to a group that has stopped working to express a demand.
    être en gréve
    to declare the strike
    To officially announce the beginning of a strike movement.
    déclarer la gréve
    the general strike
    A type of strike where all sectors of activity come to a halt.
    la gréve générale
    wildcat strike
    A strike that is declared without notice or official authorization.
    grève sauvage

    Related Words

    striking workers
    People who participate in a strike.
    grévistes
    leave
    Periods of time off work granted to workers.
    congés
    right to strike
    The right recognized for employees to stop working to demand improvements.
    droit de grève

    Slang Meanings

    To strike for social reasons.
    He decided to go on strike to support the homeless.
    Il a décidé de faire grève pour soutenir les sans-abri.
    To use the strike as a means of pressure.
    Workers threatened to strike to obtain better conditions.
    Les ouvriers ont menacé de faire grève pour obtenir de meilleures conditions.