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worknoun
works
pl
UK
/wɜːk/
US
/wɜrk/
She put a lot of work into preparing the presentation.
Elle a mis beaucoup de travail à préparer la présentation.
travailEmploi ou activité rémunérée.
He found work after graduating.
Il a trouvé du travail après avoir obtenu son diplôme.
œuvrePour une création artistique, littéraire ou musicale.
The artist's latest work was displayed in the gallery.
La dernière œuvre de l'artiste a été exposée dans la galerie.
travailEn physique.
In physics, work is calculated as the force applied times the distance moved.
En physique, le travail se calcule en multipliant la force appliquée par la distance parcourue.
Additional translations
travauxAu sens de tâches à accomplir, surtout au pluriel.
Synonyms
labor
employment
task
job
effort
activity
occupation
duty
project
assignment
Antonyms
leisure
idleness
rest
workverb
worked
Past Simple
worked
Past Participle
working
Gerund
UK
/wɜːk/
US
/wɝːk/
travaillerExercer une activité professionnelle.
She works at the local hospital as a nurse.
Elle travaille à l'hôpital local comme infirmière.
fonctionnerPour un appareil, un mécanisme ou un système.
The machine works perfectly after the repair.
La machine fonctionne parfaitement après la réparation.
travaillerFournir un effort pour obtenir un résultat ou accomplir une tâche.
He worked hard to finish the project on time.
Il a travaillé dur pour terminer le projet à temps.
travaillerFormer ou façonner une matière.
The artist worked the clay into a beautiful sculpture.
L'artiste a travaillé l'argile pour en faire une belle sculpture.
Additional translations
agirPour un médicament ou un effet.
Synonyms
labor
function
operate
perform
execute
engage
act
strive
endeavor
toil
Antonyms
rest
idle
workadjective
UK
/wɜːk/
US
/wɝːk/
Frequently used attributively before another noun to denote relation to employment or labor (e.g. “work clothes”, “work permit”).
de travailRelatif au travail, au bureau ou à l’activité professionnelle.
She keeps a pair of work shoes under her desk.
Elle garde une paire de chaussures de travail sous son bureau.
Synonyms
working
work-related
occupational
job-related
employment
professional
on-the-job
operational
industrial
vocational
Antonyms
leisure
recreational
nonworking
off-duty
idle

Definitions

worknoun
Activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.
She put a lot of work into preparing the presentation.
A task or tasks to be undertaken; something a person or thing has to do.
He has a lot of work to finish before the deadline.
Employment or a job, especially as a means of earning income.
After graduating, he found work as a software developer.
One's place of employment; the workplace.
I left my keys at work.
A piece of art, literature, or music produced by effort, skill, or creativity.
The artist's latest work was displayed in the gallery.
The exertion of force overcoming resistance or producing molecular change.
In physics, work is calculated as the force applied times the distance moved.
workverb
To perform a job or task, especially for earning money.
She works at the local hospital as a nurse.
To function or operate, especially properly or effectively.
The machine works perfectly after the repair.
To exert effort or energy to achieve a result or accomplish a task.
He worked hard to finish the project on time.
To have a particular effect or influence.
The medicine worked quickly to relieve her headache.
To shape, form, or process a material or substance.
The artist worked the clay into a beautiful sculpture.
workadjective
Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of paid employment or the workplace.
She keeps a pair of work shoes under her desk.
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