noun🔗ShareMaison de travail, asile de pauvresAn institution for the poor homeless, funded by the local parish where the able-bodied were required to work. Wp"In the 1800s, the local workhouse provided shelter and work for impoverished families. "Dans les années 1800, la maison de travail locale offrait un abri et du travail aux familles pauvres.governmenthistorysocietyworkorganizationeconomyplacebuildingaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMaison de correction, bagneA prison in which the sentence includes manual labour."After being convicted of theft, John was sent to the workhouse to perform hard labor. "Après avoir été reconnu coupable de vol, John a été envoyé au bagne pour effectuer des travaux forcés.governmentlawhistorysocietyworkbuildinginhumanstatejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUsine, fabriqueA factory; a place of manufacture."The old workhouse employed many people in the production of textiles. "La vieille usine employait de nombreuses personnes dans la production de textiles.industrybuildingjobworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
