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    L’ouvrage (en. The work)

    /luvʁaʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A written work or publication.
    This work deals with social sciences.
    Cet ouvrage traite des sciences sociales.
    A work of art, particularly a sculpture or painting.
    He exhibited his work at the museum.
    Il a exposé son ouvrage au musée.
    A task carried out on a construction site, such as building.
    The roadwork will last several months.
    L'ouvrage de la route durera plusieurs mois.

    Etymology

    From old French 'ouvragier', based on 'oeuvre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    A major work
    An important or significant work.
    un grand ouvrage
    Collective work
    A work gathering multiple authors.
    ouvrage collectif
    Reference work
    A book or document used to refer to information.
    ouvrage de référence

    Related Words

    Work
    An artistic or literary work.
    oeuvre
    Labor
    Physical or intellectual activity to produce something.
    travail

    Slang Meanings

    A boring book or document.
    This novel is a real chore, I can't finish it.
    Ce roman est un vrai ouvrage, je n'arrive pas à le finir.
    A task that requires a lot of effort.
    I had a task to finish for work, it completely drained me.
    J'ai eu un ouvrage à terminer pour le boulot, ça m'a vidé.