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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.

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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