When you talk about work, sometimes it can be really tough or demanding. The French word for this kind of difficulty or arduousness in work is pénibilité.
Imagine a job that requires a lot of physical effort, or maybe it's very stressful mentally. These are examples of pénibilité.
It's about how hard or unpleasant the work itself is.
Dato curioso
The word 'pénibilité' gained significant legal and social relevance in France with discussions around 'pénibilité au travail' (hardship at work), leading to reforms in retirement and labor laws.
Origen de la palabra
Old French 'peine' (pain, suffering) + suffix '-ibilité'
Significado original: Ability to cause pain or difficulty
Latin (poena)Contexto cultural
Pénibilité is a key concept in French labor law and social discourse. It often refers to working conditions that are physically or mentally demanding, dangerous, or detrimental to health over time, and can influence retirement age and benefits. Understanding this word helps you grasp an important aspect of French social policy and worker rights.
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J'aime mon travail, mais la ___ est parfois difficile.
The sentence implies a negative aspect of work, making 'pénibilité' (hardship) the correct fit.
Ce travail a une grande ___. Il faut soulever des objets lourds.
The mention of 'soulever des objets lourds' (lifting heavy objects) indicates the arduous nature of the work, so 'pénibilité' is appropriate.
La ___ du métier de pompier est reconnue.
Firefighting is known to be a difficult and challenging profession, thus 'pénibilité' (hardship) fits the context.
Après une longue journée de travail, il sent la ___ de ses efforts.
A 'longue journée de travail' often leads to feeling the 'pénibilité' (arduousness) of one's efforts.
Le gouvernement étudie la ___ de certains emplois pour améliorer les conditions.
Governments often study the 'pénibilité' (hardship) of jobs to improve working conditions.
Elle préfère un travail avec moins de ___, même si le salaire est plus bas.
Someone might prefer a job with less 'pénibilité' (arduousness), even if it means a lower salary.
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