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    Travaillait (en. Worked)

    /tʁavajɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To perform a task, a job.
    He worked hard to pass his exams.
    Il travaillait dur pour réussir ses examens.
    To be engaged in a professional activity.
    She worked at a marketing company.
    Elle travaillait dans une entreprise de marketing.
    To make a mental or physical effort.
    They were working on a difficult project.
    Ils travaillaient sur un projet difficile.
    To participate in a volunteer or artistic activity.
    We were working together on a play.
    Nous travaillions ensemble sur une pièce de théâtre.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'travailler', from Latin 'tripaliare', which means to torture, from 'tripalium', a torture instrument.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    work thoroughly
    To give 100% in one's work.
    travailler à fond
    work tirelessly
    To work relentlessly, with great fervor.
    travailler d'arrache-pied
    work as a team
    To collaborate with others to achieve a common goal.
    travailler en équipe
    work under the table
    To work without being registered with tax authorities.
    travailler au noir

    Related Words

    work
    Human activity involving physical or mental effort.
    travail
    female worker
    Feminine form of worker, a person who works.
    travailleuse
    worker
    A person who performs paid work.
    travailleur

    Slang Meanings

    Job
    He has a good job that satisfies him.
    Il a un bon boulot qui le satisfait.
    To work
    She works at the university.
    Elle bosse à l’université.
    To work very hard
    He's pulling a marathon at work this week.
    Il fait le marathon au travail cette semaine.