A1 Expression Neutral

Je travaille.

I work.

Meaning

Used to state that one is engaged in work.

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Cultural Background

Work-life balance is highly protected by law. The term 'travailler' is universal, but 'jobber' is sometimes heard in very informal settings.

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Simple is better

Don't overcomplicate. 'Je travaille' is enough.

Meaning

Used to state that one is engaged in work.

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Simple is better

Don't overcomplicate. 'Je travaille' is enough.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

En ce moment, je _________ sur mon ordinateur.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: travaille

The subject is 'je', so the verb must end in -e.

Which is correct?

How do you say 'I am working'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Je travaille

The simple present is used for ongoing actions in French.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

En ce moment, je _________ sur mon ordinateur.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: travaille

The subject is 'je', so the verb must end in -e.

Which is correct? Choose A1

How do you say 'I am working'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Je travaille

The simple present is used for ongoing actions in French.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, use 'J'étudie'.

Related Phrases

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Au travail !

similar

Get to work!

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Chercher du travail

builds on

To look for work

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