French word

boulot

Pronunciation

IPA/bulo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounjob

Example

J'ai trouvé un nouveau boulot près de chez moi.

I found a new job near my home.

Illustration for boulot (job)

More examples

Je cherche un petit boulot pour l'été.

I'm looking for a part-time job for the summer.

Core concept

A bundle of practical work that occupies the day and may provide a paycheck.

Common phrases

  • chercher du boulot

    look for work

  • trouver du boulot

    find work

  • un petit boulot

    a part-time job

Similar words

travail: The general activity of working or the work being done.
job: An informal term for a short-term or part-time job.
emploi: A job held under a formal employment relationship.
poste: An assigned job or role within an organization.

Definition in French

Mot familier désignant le travail, en particulier un emploi rémunéré ou les tâches qu'une personne accomplit au quotidien.

Word origin

The familiar noun is attested in French from the late nineteenth century, but its precise origin remains uncertain.

Usage tips

  • Boulot is masculine, so the usual article is un boulot or le boulot, and its familiar register favors travail or emploi in formal writing.

Other meanings

  • worknoun

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