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labors

/ˈleɪbəz/ /ˈleɪbɚz/

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noun

Efforts, labeurs

Effort expended on a particular task; toil, work.

Examples :

"The farmer's labors in the field ensured a plentiful harvest. "

Les labeurs du fermier dans le champ ont assuré une récolte abondante.

work job action

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Travail, labeur

That which requires hard work for its accomplishment; that which demands effort.

Examples :

""The garden's beautiful blooms are the reward for weeks of hard labors." "

Les magnifiques fleurs du jardin sont la récompense de semaines de durs labeurs.

work job achievement

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Travailleurs, main-d'œuvre, classe ouvrière

Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.

Examples :

"The government is creating new job training programs to support the labors of the country. "

Le gouvernement crée de nouveaux programmes de formation professionnelle pour soutenir les travailleurs du pays.

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Parti travailliste

A political party or force aiming or claiming to represent the interests of labour.

Examples :

"The labors in the country pushed for better working conditions and higher wages for all employees. "

Le Parti travailliste du pays a milité pour de meilleures conditions de travail et des salaires plus élevés pour tous les employés.

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noun

L'accouchement, les contractions

The act of a mother giving birth.

Examples :

"After many hours of labors, the mother finally held her newborn baby. "

Après de nombreuses heures de contractions, la mère a finalement tenu son nouveau-né dans ses bras.

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Le travail, les contractions

The time period during which a mother gives birth.

Examples :

"The doctor said Maria's labors were progressing well, and the baby would arrive soon. "

Le médecin a dit que le travail de Maria progressait bien et que le bébé arriverait bientôt.

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noun

Les mouvements du navire, les efforts du navire

The pitching or tossing of a vessel which results in the straining of timbers and rigging.

Examples :

"The old fishing boat groaned under the labors of the storm, its timbers creaking with each violent wave. "

Le vieux bateau de pêche gémissait sous les efforts de la tempête, ses boiseries craquant à chaque vague violente.

nautical sailing

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Mesure de superficie, labeur

An old measure of land area in Mexico and Texas, approximately 177 acres.

Examples :

"A rancher in South Texas owns several labors of land, totaling over 500 acres. "

Un éleveur du sud du Texas possède plusieurs mesures de superficie de terres, totalisant plus de 500 acres.

area property history

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verb

Travailler, peiner

To toil, to work.

Examples :

"The construction crew labors under the hot sun to finish the road on time. "

L'équipe de construction travaille sous le soleil brûlant pour finir la route à temps.

work job action

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verb

Insister sur, développer

To belabour, to emphasise or expand upon (a point in a debate, etc).

Examples :

"The lawyer labors the point about the witness's inconsistent testimony, hoping to convince the jury of their unreliability. "

L'avocat insiste sur le point concernant le témoignage incohérent du témoin, espérant convaincre le jury de leur manque de fiabilité.

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Peiner, travailler péniblement, être accablé par les difficultés

To be oppressed with difficulties or disease; to do one's work under conditions which make it especially hard or wearisome; to move slowly, as against opposition, or under a burden.

Examples :

"The old truck labors up the steep hill, struggling under the weight of the heavy load. "

Le vieux camion peine à gravir la colline escarpée, luttant sous le poids de la lourde charge.

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Avoir des contractions, accoucher

To suffer the pangs of childbirth.

Examples :

"The mother labors for hours before her baby is finally born. "

La mère a des contractions pendant des heures avant que son bébé ne naisse enfin.

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verb

Tanguer, rouler lourdement

To pitch or roll heavily, as a ship in a turbulent sea.

Examples :

"The small fishing boat labors in the storm, rising and falling violently with each large wave. "

Le petit bateau de pêche tanguait dans la tempête, montant et descendant violemment à chaque grosse vague.

nautical sailing weather