Travaillez (en. Work)
/tʁa.va.je/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Perform a task or activity to produce a result, often in exchange for compensation.
You work hard to achieve your goals.
Vous travaillez dur pour atteindre vos objectifs.
Devote oneself to a job or occupation.
They have been working in the same office for years.
Ils travaillent dans le même bureau depuis des années.
Develop a skill or project by providing effort.
He is working on a new artistic project.
Il travaille sur un nouveau projet artistique.
Etymology
From the Latin 'tripaliare', meaning 'to torment', related to the word 'travail' in French.
Common Phrases and Expressions
work together
Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal.
travaillez ensemble
work at your own pace
Make progress at a pace that suits you.
travaillez à votre rythme
work hard
Put in a lot of effort to achieve a goal.
travaillez dur
Related Words
work
Paid activity or effort made to accomplish something.
travail
worker
Person who does paid work.
travailleur
freelancer
Professional who works for themselves.
travailleur indépendant
Slang Meanings
To work hard
I have to work this weekend to finish my project.
Je dois bosser ce week-end pour finir mon projet.
To work like crazy
He works like crazy to save money.
Il travaille comme un fou pour épargner de l'argent.