English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

employ in French

employ in French is emploi, employer, embaucher — employ means to hire someone and pay them to do work.

employ in French

emploi
noun
employer
verb
(rare) To provide (someone) with a new job; to hire.
embaucher
verb
(rare) To provide (someone) with a new job; to hire.
recruter
verb
(rare) To provide (someone) with a new job; to hire.
employer
verb
To make busy; to preoccupy.
utiliser
verb
To make busy; to preoccupy.

What does "employ" mean?

  1. verb To hire someone and pay them to do work.
    "The local hospital employs hundreds of nurses and cleaners."
  2. verb To make use of something, such as a method, tool, or skill.
    "Good writers employ simple words to make their ideas clear."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French

employ in a sentence

  • The local hospital employs hundreds of nurses and cleaners.
  • The factory employs over two hundred workers.
  • Good writers employ simple words to make their ideas clear.
  • The chef employs a special technique to keep the fish moist.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "employ" in French?
"employ" in French is emploi, employer, embaucher. employ means: To hire someone and pay them to do work.
How do you use "employ" in a sentence?
Example: "The local hospital employs hundreds of nurses and cleaners." In French, "employ" is emploi, employer, embaucher.
Are there other ways to say "employ" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "employ": emploi, employer, embaucher, recruter, utiliser.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.