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moonlighting

/ˈmuːnˌlaɪtɪŋ/ /ˈmuːnˌlaɪɾɪŋ/

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verb

Faire un second emploi, cumuler des emplois

To work on the side (at a secondary job), often in the evening or during the night.

Examples :

"Even though Maria works full-time as a teacher, she's been moonlighting as a freelance writer to earn extra money. "

Bien que Maria travaille à temps plein comme enseignante, elle cumule un emploi en tant qu'écrivaine indépendante pour gagner de l'argent supplémentaire.

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verb

Avoir une activité secondaire

(by extension) To engage in an activity other than what one is known for.

Examples :

"Even though she's a full-time teacher, she's also been moonlighting as a freelance graphic designer to earn extra money. "

Bien qu'elle soit enseignante à plein temps, elle a également une activité secondaire en tant que graphiste indépendante pour gagner de l'argent supplémentaire.

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verb

Avoir une fonction secondaire

(by extension, of an inanimate object) To perform a secondary function substantially different from its supposed primary function, as in protein moonlighting.

Examples :

"The enzyme, primarily known for breaking down sugars, is now found to be moonlighting as a regulator of cell growth. "

L'enzyme, principalement connue pour décomposer les sucres, a désormais une fonction secondaire en tant que régulateur de la croissance cellulaire.

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verb

Faire du travail au noir, cumuler des emplois

To carry out undeclared work.

Examples :

"Even though he had a full-time job, he was moonlighting as a pizza delivery driver to earn extra money. "

Bien qu'il ait un emploi à temps plein, il faisait du travail au noir comme livreur de pizzas pour gagner de l'argent supplémentaire.

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noun

Travail au noir, cumul d'emplois

A period of working on the side (at a secondary job), often in the evening or during the night.

Examples :

"John's moonlighting as a pizza delivery driver helps him pay for his college tuition. "

Le cumul d'emplois de John en tant que livreur de pizzas l'aide à payer ses frais de scolarité.

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