French word

employeur

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃plwajœʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounemployer

Example

Mon employeur m'a parlé ce matin.

My employer spoke to me this morning.

Illustration for employeur (employer)

More examples

Je dois prévenir mon employeur si je suis en retard.

I have to notify my employer if I'm late.

Core concept

The hiring side of a work relationship, linked to a worker by a wage in return for labor.

Common phrases

  • chez mon employeur

    at my employer's

  • parler à l'employeur

    talk to the employer

Similar words

patron: A business owner or manager who directs employees and makes workplace decisions.
entreprise: An organization or company engaged in business activities.

Definition in French

Personne ou organisation qui embauche quelqu'un et lui verse une rémunération en échange de son travail.

Word origin

The noun employeur comes from the verb employer plus the productive agent ending -eur, with employer descending through Old French emploier from Latin implicare.

Usage tips

  • In formal employment contexts, employeur commonly appears on contracts and payslips, while patron is a more informal alternative in some contexts.

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