Ouvrières (en. Workers)
uvʁjɛʁ
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Female individuals working in the industrial sector.
The female workers at the factory gained additional rights.
Les ouvrières de l'usine ont obtenu des droits supplémentaires.
Women who perform manual or technical work.
Textile workers are very present in this region.
Les ouvrières textile sont très présentes dans cette région.
Etymology
From the word 'ouvrier' with the suffix '-ère', designating the feminine.
Common Phrases and Expressions
work of a female worker
Manual work done by women.
travail d'ouvrière
women workers for peace
Women who work for peace in the world.
ouvrières de la paix
homemakers
Women who primarily take care of the house.
ouvrières au foyer
Related Words
worker
Person who works in a manual or technical job, masculine.
ouvrier
agricultural worker
Woman working in the agricultural sector.
ouvrière agricole
construction worker
Woman who works in construction.
ouvrière du bâtiment
Slang Meanings
Hard worker
She is a true hard worker in her workshop.
Elle est une vraie bosseuse dans son atelier.
Manual worker
This manual worker knows how to repair anything.
Cette manuelle sait réparer n'importe quoi.