How do you say "Some work" in French?

"Some work" in French is "Des travaux". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Some work’ in French

Q: What does "Des travaux" mean in English?

"Des travaux" means "Some work" in English. Usage tip: [Travaux] is the plural of [travail], but in roads and buildings it usually means construction or repair work, not "jobs." [Des travaux] often means roadworks, renovations, or works underway.

Des travaux

deh tra-vo

[deh tra-vo]

💬 Usage Tip: [Travaux] is the plural of [travail], but in roads and buildings it usually means construction or repair work, not "jobs." [Des travaux] often means roadworks, renovations, or works underway.

Phrase Breakdown

Des

[deh]

some

Refers to an unspecified number or amount of something.

Example

Il y a des travaux ici.

There are some works here.

travaux

[tra-vo]

works

Refers to tasks or projects, especially of a construction nature.

Example

Les travaux durent longtemps.

The construction works last long.

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