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
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He loves his job even though the hours are long.
J' .
I still have work to finish tonight.
communication.
She is looking for a job in communications.
J' .
I've got a mad amount of work before the end of the month.
! ' .
Get to work! We haven't got all day.
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