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    Travailla (en. Worked)

    /tʁavaja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Carrying out a productive activity using effort and work.
    She worked hard to complete her project on time.
    Elle travailla dur pour terminer son projet à temps.
    Being employed or occupied in a position or role.
    He worked at this company for ten years.
    Il travailla dans cette entreprise pendant dix ans.
    Performing tasks or duties associated with a profession.
    He worked as a teacher before becoming a writer.
    Il travailla comme enseignant avant de devenir écrivain.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'travailler', derived from Latin 'tripaliare', which means 'to torment' or 'to cause suffering'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    work hard
    Putting a lot of effort into something.
    travailler dur
    work together
    Collaborating with others on a project.
    travailler ensemble
    work under pressure
    Carrying out a task while considering difficult deadlines or constraints.
    travailler sous pression

    Related Words

    work
    The activity or effort engaged in accomplishing a task.
    travail
    workers
    People who hold a job or are engaged in work.
    travailleurs
    worker
    An individual who performs work, often used to refer to a worker.
    travailleur

    Slang Meanings

    Trab
    He is in trab this weekend to catch up on his backlog.
    Il est en trab ce week-end pour rattraper son retard.
    Boulotter
    I worked all night to finish my homework.
    J'ai boulotté toute la nuit pour finir mes devoirs.