télétravail

/te.le.tʁa.vaj/
nounIntermediate
formal

The practice of working from a location other than a traditional office, typically from home, using digital tools and communication technologies.

Mon entreprise a adopté le télétravail à temps plein.

My company has adopted full-time remote work.

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The term is commonly used in professional and administrative contexts.

Collocations

télétravail à temps pleinfull-time remote worktélétravail hybridehybrid remote work

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Related Phrases

télétravail forcéphrase
forced remote work
télétravail flexiblephrase
flexible remote work

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Professional Contexts

Use 'télétravail' in formal and professional settings to discuss remote work policies and arrangements.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

The term is always written with a lowercase 't' unless it starts a sentence.

📖Word Origin

From the Greek prefix 'télé-' (remote) and 'travail' (work). The term emerged in the late 20th century with the rise of digital communication technologies.

📝Usage Notes

The term is widely used in professional and administrative contexts, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. It can refer to occasional remote work or full-time remote work arrangements.

Word Breakdown

télé-
remote
prefix
+
travail
work
root
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