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    L'œuvre (en. The work)

    /lœvʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Artistic or literary production regarded as a whole.
    Picasso's work is priceless.
    L'œuvre de Picasso est inestimable.
    A unique creation by an artist.
    This sculpture is her most famous work.
    Cette sculpture est son œuvre la plus connue.
    Action or activity that results in something.
    The charitable work has helped many people.
    L'œuvre de charité a aidé beaucoup de personnes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'opera', which means 'work, effort' or 'piece'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The black work
    A period of intense work on a project.
    l'œuvre au noir
    To implement
    To realize or apply something, usually a plan or a strategy.
    mettre en œuvre
    The artwork
    An aesthetic creation, often visual, considered a masterpiece.
    l'œuvre d'art

    Related Words

    Art
    Expression of human creativity, often linked to the work.
    l'art
    Craft
    Manual production of objects, often regarded as a work.
    l'artisanat
    The worker
    A person who does a job, possibly related to the idea of work.
    l'oeuvrier

    Slang Meanings

    Work in progress
    It’s a work in progress; we need to wait for the final version.
    C'est une œuvre en cours, il faut attendre la version finale.