How to Say ‘Roadworks going on’ in French
Des travaux en cours
deh tra-vo ahn koor
[deh tra-vo ahn koor]
💬 Usage Tip: [Des travaux en cours] is a common set phrase for work happening right now, especially construction or roadworks. It is broader than just "work" in English and often appears on signs.
Phrase Breakdown
Des travaux
deh tra-vo
Words in this phrase
Des
[deh]
some
Refers to an unspecified number or amount of something.
Il y a des travaux en cours.
There are some works in progress.
travaux
[tra-vo]
works
Refers to tasks or projects, especially of a construction nature.
Les travaux en cours avancent bien.
The ongoing works are progressing well.
En cours
ahn koor
Words in this phrase
en
[ahn]
in
Indicates inclusion within space, a place, or a range.
Ce chantier est en cours.
This site is in progress.
cours
[koor]
progress
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
Ce projet est en cours depuis longtemps.
This project has been ongoing for a long time.
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