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peon

/ˈpiːən/

Translations

peonnoun

peons

/ˈpiːən/

subalternePersonne de rang inférieur chargée de tâches répétitives ou subalternes, surtout en contexte professionnel.

Despite his hard work, he felt like just another peon in the large corporation.

Malgré son travail acharné, il se sentait comme un simple subalterne dans la grande entreprise.

manœuvreOuvrier non qualifié, souvent affecté à des travaux pénibles et mal payés.

The peon worked tirelessly in the fields from dawn until dusk.

Le manœuvre a travaillé sans relâche dans les champs de l'aube au crépuscule.

Additional translations

péonSens historique ou juridique dans certains pays ; terme emprunté, plus rare en français.

Synonyms

peonnoun

A laborer who is generally unskilled and works for low wages, often in a menial job.

The peon worked tirelessly in the fields from dawn until dusk.

In some countries, a person who is bound in servitude to a landlord creditor.

The peon was unable to leave the estate until his debts were paid off.

In a corporate or organizational context, a person who does menial or repetitive tasks and has little authority or status.

Despite his hard work, he felt like just another peon in the large corporation.