L'ouvrier (en. The worker)

/l‿uvʁje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Worker engaged in a manual or technical activity.

The worker completed essential tasks for the construction of the building.

L'ouvrier a réalisé des tâches essentielles pour la construction de l'immeuble.

Member of a social class often associated with manual labor.

The workers organized a strike to demand better working conditions.

Les ouvriers ont organisé une grève pour revendiquer de meilleures conditions de travail.

Person who performs workshop or factory work.

Each worker has their own specialty in the factory.

Chaque ouvrier a sa propre spécialité dans l'usine.

From the Latin 'operarius', meaning 'one who works'.

Skilled worker

Employee with specific skills in their field.

ouvrier qualifié

Construction worker

Person working specifically in construction.

ouvrier du bâtiment

Agricultural worker

Individual working in the agricultural sector.

ouvrier agricole

Female worker

Woman performing manual work.

ouvrière

Job

Job position held by an individual.

emploi

Union

Organization that defends workers' rights.

syndicat

Bolt

He is a real bolt on the construction site, always present.

Il est un vrai boulon sur le chantier, toujours présent.

Hard worker

He's a hard worker, he doesn't count his hours.

C'est un bosseur, il ne compte pas ses heures.