lejob

masculine

/dʒɔb/

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Translation

job

Word origin

Borrowed in the twentieth century from English 'job', used informally in French alongside the native travail and emploi. The English word is of uncertain origin.

Origin
English
Root
job
English cognates
job

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraljobs

Examples

' .

He found a summer job in a restaurant.

paie , .

This job does not pay very well, but I like it.

.

She is looking for a small job to pay for her studies.

.

My brother changed jobs last month.

C' , horaires .

It is a good job, but the hours are tough.

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This word is part of lesson 31.