grève
Les travailleurs ont organisé une grève pour de meilleures conditions de travail.
The workers organized a strike for better working conditions.
A work stoppage by employees to protest working conditions or demand concessions from employers.
La grève générale a paralysé la ville pendant trois jours.
The general strike paralyzed the city for three days.
In French, a 'grève' is a collective action by workers to pressure employers or the government.
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
Always check the context to distinguish between the labor and geographical meanings of 'grève'.
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Primary Meaning
In most cases, 'grève' refers to a labor strike, not a beach.
Word Origin
From Old French 'greve', meaning 'shoreline' (originally referring to workers gathering on the shore to demand better conditions).
Usage Notes
In French, 'grève' can also refer to a beach or shoreline, but the labor-related meaning is far more common.