French Conversation · Level 30
89 words
French word
salarié
Pronunciation
IPA/salaʁje/
Meaning
- masculine nounemployee
Example
Il est salarié dans une petite entreprise.
He is an employee at a small company.
More examples
Dans cette entreprise, les salariés bénéficient d'une mutuelle.
In this company, employees benefit from a group health insurance plan.
Core concept
An employee on a company's payroll, working under its authority.
Common phrases
les salariés
employees
salarié du privé
private-sector employee
Similar words
employé: A person employed by an organization and paid for their work.
travailleur: A person who performs physical or mental labor.
collaborateur: A person working with others in the same workplace or project.
ouvrier: A paid manual worker in a factory, construction site, or similar setting.
Definition in French
Personne qui travaille sous l'autorité d'un employeur et reçoit un salaire.
Word origin
The noun salarié developed from salaire, a word that traces back to Latin salarium for an allowance or payment.
Usage tips
- Salarié often contrasts with indépendant because it indicates work performed under an employer rather than self-employment.