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    Travaille (en. Work)

    /tʁavaj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To engage in a professional activity or make an effort to accomplish a task.
    He works at a technology company.
    Il travaille dans une entreprise de technologie.
    To implement intellectual or physical efforts.
    She works hard to pass her exams.
    Elle travaille dur pour réussir ses examens.
    To devote oneself to a task or a project.
    We are working on an innovative new project.
    Nous travaillons sur un nouveau projet innovant.
    To retouch or modify something to achieve a goal.
    The designer is working on the user interface.
    Le designer travaille sur l'interface utilisateur.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tripaliare', meaning 'to torment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    works like a madman
    Works very hard.
    travaille comme un fou
    not to work
    To be lazy, to do nothing.
    ne pas travailler
    works tirelessly
    Works intensely with diligence.
    travaille d'arrache-pied

    Related Words

    work
    The activity or effort made to produce something.
    travail
    worker
    A person who performs work, often considered in the context of the effort provided.
    travailleur
    female worker
    Feminine of the term 'worker', designating a person who works.
    travailleuse

    Slang Meanings

    To work (slang)
    I have to work on my project this weekend.
    Je dois bosser sur mon projet ce week-end.
    To toil (slang)
    He is toiling at work to earn a living.
    Il trime au boulot pour gagner sa vie.
    To scratch (slang)
    Don't be lazy, you need to scratch a bit to succeed.
    Fais pas le flemmard, il faut gratter un peu pour réussir.