French Conversation · Level 41
75 words
French word
tâche
Pronunciation
IPA/taʃ/
Meaning
- feminine nountask
Example
Je dois finir la tâche maintenant.
I have to finish the task now.
More examples
Il faut effectuer cette tâche avant midi.
This task must be carried out before noon.
Core concept
A single defined job that fits within a larger project and has a clear completion point.
Common phrases
effectuer une tâche
carry out a task
une tâche urgente
an urgent task
Similar words
travail: Human labor or professional duties viewed as an ongoing activity.
boulot: A colloquial word for a paid job or regular work.
mission: A designated assignment with a clear objective or duration.
corvée: A tiresome household task performed unwillingly.
Definition in French
Travail ou action limitée confiée à une personne en vue d'un résultat précis.
Word origin
The French noun tâche developed from Old French tasche and is related to Latin taxare, whose meanings included assessing and imposing obligations.
Usage tips
- Tâche is usually feminine, so standard forms include une tâche, cette tâche, and des tâches.