Rechercher
to work
01
travailler
to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job
1.1
travailler
to use or manage a particular thing in order to achieve something from it
Exemple
They work a large territory as sales representatives.
He worked his connections to secure a job offer.
They work the field to grow wheat and other grains.
Licenses to work the fishing grounds in a specific area.
You have to learn how to work the market if you want to make a profit.
1.2
faire travailler
to cause oneself or someone else to work, particularly extremely hard
Exemple
He works himself to the point of exhaustion.
She worked her students rigorously to prepare them for the exam.
They worked the horses tirelessly to plow the field.
He worked himself to exhaustion trying to finish the project.
She feels like her boss is working her too hard.
02
travailler
to do a job or task, usually for a company or organization, in order to receive money
03
marcher
(of a machine or device) to operate or function properly
3.1
faire marcher
to cause a device, machine, etc. to be in operation
Exemple
He worked the lever to lift the heavy object.
I can't get the printer to work.
Do you know how to work the sewing machine?
04
travailler
to change the form or shape of a material into a certain form or shape by hitting, stretching, squeezing, etc.
4.1
travailler
to use a particular material to produce or craft a form of art
Exemple
A jewelry maker working with gold to create a necklace.
05
marcher
to have the result that is desired
5.1
travailler
to make efforts in order to gain something
5.2
jouer (en faveur ou en défaveur)
to have a specific impact
06
devenir
to move or pass from a particular position to another gradually or with difficulty
6.1
bouger
(of a part of face or body) to move violently
07
se mettre dans
to cause oneself or someone else to be in a particular emotional state
7.1
bouleverser
to use one's persuasiveness to manipulate or influence someone's emotions or behavior
Exemple
The organization is working to raise awareness about the issue.
She is working to improve her language skills.
They committed themselves to working for animal rights.
We are working to make our relationship stronger.
Work
01
travail
activity that requires physical or mental effort
02
travail
something that we do regularly to earn money
03
œuvre
a painting, piece of music or book that is produced by a painter, musician, or writer
04
travail
a place where work is done
05
travail
applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
06
travail
(physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force
07
travail
the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)
Exemple
She works passionately to make a difference in the world.
They work hard to meet the deadline.
They can't work if the internet is down.
The ship slowly worked its way through the dense fog.
The teacher worked extra practice problems into the lesson plan.
