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unemployed

/ˌʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪd/

Translations

unemployednoun

unemployed

/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

Used mainly with the definite article (“the unemployed”) as a plural collective noun; also occurs as an uncountable mass noun referring to the state or category of people without work.

les chômeursSens collectif pour désigner les personnes sans emploi.

The unemployed are calling for more government support.

Les chômeurs demandent davantage de soutien de la part du gouvernement.

Additional translations

les sans-emploiForme collective plus rare et plus neutre.

Synonyms

out-of-work (people)

the jobless

jobseekers

unemployed persons

laid-off workers

workless people

unemployedadjective

/ˌʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪd/

sans emploi

After the company downsized, many skilled workers found themselves unemployed.

Après la réduction des effectifs de l’entreprise, de nombreux travailleurs qualifiés se sont retrouvés sans emploi.

Additional translations

au chômageEmployé surtout avec le verbe « être » ou dans un contexte général.

Synonyms

out of work

not employed

Antonyms

employed

Definitions

unemployednoun

People who do not have paid work, considered as a group.

The unemployed are calling for more government support.

unemployedadjective

Not having a paid job but available to work.

After the company downsized, many skilled workers found themselves unemployed.