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    Travaillaient (en. Were working)

    /tʁa.va.jɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To engage in an activity with a view to achieving a result.
    They were working on an important project.
    Ils travaillaient sur un projet important.
    To be employed in a paid activity.
    My parents worked in the fields.
    Mes parents travaillaient dans les champs.
    To provide a mental or physical effort.
    The students were working hard for their exams.
    Les étudiants travaillaient dur pour leurs examens.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tripaliare', which means 'to subject to the tripalium' (a torture instrument), implying a painful effort.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to work hard
    To make considerable efforts to accomplish something.
    travailler dur
    to work on the assembly line
    To work in a continuous flow production system.
    travailler à la chaîne
    to work hand in hand
    To collaborate closely with someone.
    travailler main dans la main

    Related Words

    work
    Activity carried out to earn a living.
    travail
    worker
    A person who performs work.
    travailleur
    female worker
    A woman who performs work.
    travailleuse

    Slang Meanings

    Work
    He works like crazy to finish his project.
    Il bosse comme un fou pour finir son projet.
    To dig
    She was digging all day to prepare the report.
    Elle fouillait toute la journée pour préparer le rapport.