labour in French
labour in French is labeur, besogne, travail — labour means hard physical or mental effort put into a task; work.
labour in French
labeur
That which requires hard work for its accomplishment; that which demands effort.
besogne
That which requires hard work for its accomplishment; that which demands effort.
travail
(uncountable) Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.
labeur
(uncountable) Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.
besogne
(uncountable) Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.
effort
(uncountable) Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.
ouvriers
(uncountable) Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.
travailleurs
(uncountable) Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.
parti travailliste
(uncountable) A political party or force aiming or claiming to represent the interests of labour.
travaillistes
(uncountable) A political party or force aiming or claiming to represent the interests of labour.
accouchement
travail
travailler
(intransitive) To toil, to work.
What does "labour" mean?
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noun Hard physical or mental effort put into a task; work.
"Years of labour went into restoring the old cottage."
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noun Workers as a group, especially the working class, or a political movement representing them.
"The strike drew support from labour unions across the country."
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noun The process of childbirth, including the contractions leading up to it.
"She was in labour for almost fourteen hours before the baby arrived."
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verb To work hard at something, or to move forward with great effort or difficulty.
"He laboured up the steep hill carrying two heavy bags."
labour in a sentence
- Years of labour went into restoring the old cottage.
- The harvest is a labour of love for the whole family.
- The strike drew support from labour unions across the country.
- She was in labour for almost fourteen hours before the baby arrived.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "labour" in French?
"labour" in French is labeur, besogne, travail. labour means: Hard physical or mental effort put into a task; work.
How do you use "labour" in a sentence?
Example: "Years of labour went into restoring the old cottage." In French, "labour" is labeur, besogne, travail.
Are there other ways to say "labour" in French?
Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "labour": labeur, besogne, travail, effort, ouvriers, travailleurs.
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