Travaillé (en. Work)

/tʁavaje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a person who has performed a job.
He is a very dedicated employee in his company.
Il est un employé très travaillé dans son entreprise.
Refers to a process that has been meticulously carried out.
This painting is worked, every detail has been carefully considered.
Ce tableau est travillé, chaque détail a été soigneusement pris en compte.
Refers to a completed task or a full duty.
She presented a well-developed project for her class.
Elle a présenté un projet travaillé pour sa classe.

Etymology

From the verb 'travailler' which means 'to perform a job.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

teamwork
Refers to work done in collaboration.
travaillé d'équipe
worked hard
Refers to intense and sustained effort.
travaillé de manière acharnée
worked in depth
Refers to a meticulous analysis or work.
travaillé en profondeur

Related Words

to work
To perform a task or effort.
travailler
work
Professional activity or the result of an effort.
travail
worker
A person who performs a job.
travailleur

Slang Meanings

To be very involved in one's work.
He is always in his office, he's a real hard worker.
Il est toujours dans son bureau, c'est un vrai travaillé.
Someone who works hard but is not very bright.
He is dedicated, but he should ask for help.
Il est travaillé, mais il devrait demander de l'aide.
To do work that is not recognized or poorly paid.
With this salary, I feel like a worker with no future.
Avec ce salaire, je me sens comme un travaillé sans avenir.