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    Travail (en. Work)

    /tʁa.vaj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Human activity aimed at producing goods or services.
    He found a job at a marketing company.
    Il a trouvé un travail dans une entreprise de marketing.
    Effort or intellectual activity.
    This book is the result of several years of work.
    Ce livre est le fruit de plusieurs années de travail.
    The set of tasks performed by a person.
    His work at home is to take care of the children.
    Son travail à la maison est de s'occuper des enfants.
    verb
    To work on something, to make efforts.
    She is working on her final project.
    Elle travaille sur son projet final.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tripalium', which refers to an instrument of torture, and by extension work.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    do the job
    To accomplish a task or duty.
    faire le travail
    teamwork
    Collaboration among several people to achieve a common project.
    travail d'équipe
    well-done work
    Execution of a task in a neat and professional manner.
    travail bien fait

    Related Words

    travailer
    Verb meaning to work.
    travailer
    worker
    A person who works.
    travailleur
    self-employed worker
    An individual who works for themselves.
    travailleur autonome

    Slang Meanings

    Job
    I have a big job to finish this week.
    J'ai un gros boulot à finir cette semaine.
    Plan
    I have a plan waiting for me at work.
    J'ai un plan qui m'attend au boulot.
    Work
    He is always at work when we need him.
    Il est toujours au taff quand on a besoin de lui.