English–French
“work” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁavaj/
Example
Je dois finir mon travail.
I have to finish my work.
How to say “work” in French
“Work” in French is travail.
An ongoing task or effort that leaves something completed or achieved.
Example sentences with travail
Je cherche du travail depuis deux mois.
I have been looking for work for two months.
Tips for using travail
- Un travail often means a particular task or piece of work, while du travail commonly refers to work in general or a quantity of work.
Other French words for “work”
Je travaille dans un bureau.
I work in an office.
Cette œuvre est magnifique.
This work is magnificent.
Je vais bosser toute la journée.
I'm going to work all day.
Nous œuvrons pour améliorer les écoles.
We work to improve the schools.
L'imprimante fonctionne.
The printer works.