le

masculine

/bu.lo/

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Translation

job, work (informal)

Word origin

A colloquial word for 'work, job', probably derived from boule ('ball') or from the slang verb bouler. Its precise origin is not firmly established.

Origin: Old French
Root: boule

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Examples

He loves his job even though the hours are long.

J' .

I still have work to finish tonight.

She is looking for a job in communications.

J' .

I've got a mad amount of work before the end of the month.

Au ! ' .

Get to work! We haven't got all day.

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This word is part of lesson 7.