How to Say ‘To work’ in French
De travailler
duh trah-vy-yay
[duh trah-vy-yay]
💬 Usage Tip: After expressions like c’est agréable, French often uses de + infinitive: de travailler = “to work.” Very useful pattern: c’est + adjective + de + verb.
🇫🇷 In France: Talking about simple pleasures like working in the garden fits well with the French appreciation for everyday quality of life—small joys matter!
Phrase Breakdown
De
[duh]
to / of
Preposition often used before an infinitive; here it helps introduce the action “to work.”
Dans De travailler, « De » sert à introduire l’infinitif.
In “To work,” “De” is used to introduce the infinitive.
travailler
[trah-vy-yay]
to work
Infinitive verb meaning to work or to do work.
Dans De travailler, « travailler » décrit l’action de faire du travail.
In “To work,” “travailler” describes the action of doing work.
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