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    Laborieuse (en. Laborious)

    /la.bɔ.ʁjøz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a task or activity that requires a lot of work.
    The writing of this report was very laborious.
    La rédaction de ce rapport a été très laborieuse.
    Which is difficult and requires sustained effort.
    This study is laborious, but it is worth it.
    Cette étude est laborieuse, mais elle en vaut la peine.
    Refers to a person who works hard and diligently.
    She is very diligent in her studies.
    Elle est très laborieuse dans ses études.

    Etymology

    From Latin laboriosus, derived from labor, which means 'work.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    laborious work
    A work that requires a lot of effort and time.
    travail laborieux
    laborious process
    A process that is long and demanding in labor.
    processus laborieux
    laborious task
    A task that requires considerable effort.
    laborieuse tâche

    Related Words

    to labor
    To work hard, to perform physical or intellectual work.
    laborer
    laboratory
    A place where research or scientific experiments are conducted.
    laboratoire
    laboriousness
    Characteristic of a laborious work or effort.
    laboriosité

    Slang Meanings

    Hard work
    This project is real laborious work.
    Ce projet, c'est du vrai boulot laborieux.
    A costly effort
    Yesterday's meeting was quite laborious; I'm all worn out.
    La réunion d'hier, c'était pas mal laborieux, j'en ai pleins le dos.