Ouvrier (en. Worker)

/uvʁje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who works in a manual or technical profession.
The worker built the house carefully.
L'ouvrier a construit la maison avec soin.
A member of a specific social class related to labor.
The workers organized a strike for their rights.
Les ouvriers ont organisé une grève pour leurs droits.
An employee of an industry or craft enterprise.
The factory worker received a bonus this year.
L'ouvrier de la fabrique a reçu une prime cette année.

Etymology

From Old French 'ouvrier' meaning 'one who opens', derived from 'ouvrir'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

construction worker
A worker specialized in construction.
ouvrier du bâtiment
skilled worker
A worker with specific training in their trade.
ouvrier qualifié
agricultural worker
A worker engaged in activities related to agriculture.
ouvrier agricole

Related Words

work
Action of producing or working.
travail
artisan
A person who practices a manual trade.
artisan
job
Paid occupation, work.
emploi

Slang Meanings

Specialized worker
A worker who has particular skills.
Un ouvrier qui possède des compétences particulières.
Worker bastard
To mock a worker who lacks culture.
Se moquer d'un ouvrier en manque de culture.