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How to Say β€˜Some work’ in French

Des travaux

deh tra-vo

[deh tra-vo]

πŸ’¬ Usage Tip: Works in progress or construction are often referred to as 'travaux'.

πŸ‡«πŸ‡· In France: France, especially Paris, is often under construction or renovation.

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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