Travaux (en. Works)

/tʁa.vo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A set of actions or tasks to be completed, often in a context of construction or improvement.

The renovation works on the house begin next week.

Les travaux de rénovation de la maison commencent la semaine prochaine.

Documents or outputs from research or study.

The works published in this scientific journal are highly respected.

Les travaux publiés dans cette revue scientifique sont très respectés.

Academic or school activities to be submitted.

Students must submit their work within a month.

Les étudiants doivent remettre leurs travaux dans un mois.

From the Latin 'tripalium', an instrument of torture, suggesting the idea of labor.

to carry out work

To carry out construction or renovation activities.

faire des travaux

public works

To carry out public utility work.

travaux publics

ongoing work

Indication that construction activities are taking place.

travaux en cours

practical work

Application activities within an academic setting.

travaux pratiques

work

Paid activity or effort made to achieve a goal.

travail

repairs

Actions to restore something to its original state.

réparations

construction site

Location where construction work is being carried out.

chantier

Job

I have big jobs to finish before the deadline.

J'ai des gros boulots à finir avant la deadline.

Work

There is a lot of work on this construction site.

Il y a beaucoup de taf sur ce chantier.