English–French
“worker” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/uvʁije/
Example
Mon oncle travaille comme ouvrier dans une usine.
My uncle works in a factory as a worker.
How to say “worker” in French
“Worker” in French is ouvrier.
A paid worker using tools, machines, or physical skill in a factory, workshop, or building site.
Example sentences with ouvrier
Un ouvrier répare la machine.
A worker repairs the machine.
Tips for using ouvrier
- Ouvrier is masculine, while the feminine form is ouvrière; English worker is broader and does not always imply manual or industrial work.
Other French words for “worker”
C'est un travailleur.
He is a worker.