French Conversation · Level 8
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French word
job
Pronunciation
IPA/dʒɔb/
Meaning
- masculine nounjob
Example
Il a trouvé un job près de chez lui.
He found a job near his home.
More examples
Il cherche un job pour payer ses études.
He is looking for a job to pay for his studies.
Core concept
A casual, brief paid position held to bring in extra income.
Common phrases
un job d'été
summer job
faire un job
do a job
postuler pour un job
apply for a job
Similar words
travail: Work or labor in a broad, general sense.
emploi: A formal, long-term job or employment arrangement.
poste: A role or position within an organization.
boulot: A casual term for paid work.
Definition in French
Emploi informel et généralement de courte durée, souvent pris pour compléter ses revenus; registre familier.
Word origin
French adopted job from English in the twentieth century, retaining it as an informal noun for temporary work.
Usage tips
- French job usually pronounces the final b, giving a form close to /dʒɔb/ rather than silent final consonant.
Other meanings
- part-time jobnoun
Opposites
- chômageunemploymentnoun
Related words
- jobistestudent workernoun