emploi
/ɑ̃.plwa/A position of paid work; a job or occupation.
Elle a trouvé un nouvel emploi dans une entreprise internationale.
She found a new job in an international company.
The term 'emploi' is commonly used in formal contexts, such as job applications and professional settings.
The act of using something or someone for a particular purpose.
L'emploi de cette méthode est recommandé pour de meilleurs résultats.
The use of this method is recommended for better results.
This meaning is less common and typically used in technical or formal contexts.
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
Use 'emploi' in formal settings like job applications or official documents. In casual conversation, 'travail' or 'boulot' are more natural.
⚡Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
The word 'emploi' is masculine, so adjectives describing it must agree in gender and number (e.g., 'un emploi intéressant').
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'emploi,' meaning 'use' or 'application,' derived from the verb 'employer,' which comes from the Latin 'implicare' (to involve or engage).
📝Usage Notes
'Emploi' is a formal term often used in professional and administrative contexts. In everyday conversation, 'travail' or 'boulot' (slang) are more commonly used.