Meaning
To commute to one's place of employment.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'le travail' is central to French identity, and the commute is often a time for reading or listening to radio. In Quebec, 'aller au travail' is standard, but you might also hear 'aller à la job' in very informal settings. Similar to France, 'aller au travail' is the standard phrase used in both Brussels and Wallonia.
The 'au' rule
Always remember that 'travail' is masculine. If you are unsure, 'au' is almost always the correct contraction for 'à le'.
Don't be too casual
Avoid 'boulot' in your first meeting with a new boss. Stick to 'travail'.
Meaning
To commute to one's place of employment.
The 'au' rule
Always remember that 'travail' is masculine. If you are unsure, 'au' is almost always the correct contraction for 'à le'.
Don't be too casual
Avoid 'boulot' in your first meeting with a new boss. Stick to 'travail'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
Je ____ au travail en voiture.
The subject 'Je' requires the conjugation 'vais'.
Choose the correct phrase.
Which is correct?
'à' + 'le' becomes 'au'.
Match the register.
Match the phrase to its register.
Vocabulary varies by formality.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tu pars ? B: Oui, je ____.
Needs a verb and destination.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJe ____ au travail en voiture.
The subject 'Je' requires the conjugation 'vais'.
Which is correct?
'à' + 'le' becomes 'au'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Vocabulary varies by formality.
A: Tu pars ? B: Oui, je ____.
Needs a verb and destination.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, it is correct but slightly more formal than 'aller au travail'.
Yes, it is a masculine noun.
You still use 'aller au travail'.
No, for school use 'aller à l'école'.
Extremely common, it's a daily phrase.
It is 'travaux'.
It's used by some, but 'travail' is much better.
Use 'Je suis au travail'.
Related Phrases
Télétravail
contrastRemote work
Aller au bureau
synonymGo to the office
Prendre le chemin du travail
similarStart the commute
