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laboring

UK
/ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
US
/ˈleɪbɚɪŋ/

Translations

laboringnoun
laborings
pl
UK
/ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
US
/ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
Gerundial noun meaning the act or process of working hard.
labeurRegistre soutenu; désigne un effort de travail intense et pénible.
Years of relentless laboring finally paid off when the bridge opened to traffic.
Des années de labeur acharné ont finalement porté leurs fruits lorsque le pont a été ouvert à la circulation.
Additional translations
travail péniblePlus neutre que « labeur »; insiste sur la pénibilité de l’effort.
Synonyms
labor
toil
work
toilings
drudgery
exertion
slog
effort
industry
hard work
laboringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
US
/ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
Functions as a participial adjective derived from the verb "labor".
laborieuxSe dit d’un travail pénible ou demandant un gros effort physique.
The laboring workers toiled under the hot sun to complete the construction project.
Les travailleurs laborieux ont peiné sous le soleil brûlant pour terminer le projet de construction.
Additional translations
ouvrierAu sens sociologique, en parlant des travailleurs manuels ou de la classe ouvrière.
Synonyms
hardworking
diligent
industrious
strenuous
toiling
laborverb

laboring

Gerund

labored
Past Simple
labored
Past Participle
laboring
Gerund
UK
/ˈleɪbə/
US
/ˈleɪbɚ/
travailler dur
The workers labored tirelessly to complete the project on time.
Les ouvriers ont travaillé dur sans relâche pour terminer le projet à temps.
peinerQuand l'action se fait avec difficulté ou effort.
The ship labored through the rough seas during the storm.
Le navire peinait à traverser la mer démontée pendant la tempête.
accoucherSens obstétrical.
She labored for several hours before giving birth to a healthy baby.
Elle a accouché après plusieurs heures avant de mettre au monde un bébé en bonne santé.
Additional translations
insister lourdementSoutenu; pour une idée développée de façon excessive.
Synonyms
work
toil
strive
exert
endeavor
grind
sweat
drudge
Antonyms
rest
idle
relax
labourverb

laboring

Gerund

laboured
Past Simple
laboured
Past Participle
labouring
Gerund
UK
/ˈleɪbə/
US
/ˈleɪbər/
travaillerDans le sens de fournir un effort important; registre courant.
She laboured tirelessly to complete the project on time.
Elle a travaillé sans relâche pour terminer le projet à temps.
accoucherSens obstétrical.
She began to labour in the early hours of the morning.
Elle a commencé à accoucher au petit matin.
Additional translations
peinerQuand on avance ou fonctionne avec difficulté; emploi fréquent dans un registre descriptif.
Synonyms
work
toil
strive
exert
endeavor
grind
sweat
drudge

Definitions

laboringnoun
The action or process of working hard; strenuous effort.
Years of relentless laboring finally paid off when the bridge opened to traffic.
laboringgerund / present participle
Engaged in hard physical work.
The laboring workers toiled under the hot sun to complete the construction project.
Relating to or characteristic of workers, especially manual workers.
The laboring class often faces challenges in securing fair wages and working conditions.
laborverb
To work hard or exert oneself physically or mentally.
The workers labored tirelessly to complete the project on time.
To move or proceed with difficulty or effort.
The ship labored through the rough seas during the storm.
To undergo the process of childbirth.
She labored for several hours before giving birth to a healthy baby.
To dwell on or emphasize (a point) at unnecessary length.
The speaker labored the details until the audience grew impatient.
labourverb
To work hard or exert oneself physically or mentally.
She laboured tirelessly to complete the project on time.
To move with difficulty or effort.
The old engine laboured up the steep hill.
To undergo the process of childbirth.
She began to labour in the early hours of the morning.
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