Also means
chore
Usage Note
Besogne refers to a piece of work, often tedious or laborious. The expression aller vite en besogne means 'to rush things' or 'to act hastily'. It has a somewhat old-fashioned or literary flavour compared to tâche.
Examples
"Il abat beaucoup de besogne chaque jour."
Natural Translation
He gets through a lot of work every day.
Literal Translation
He cuts down a lot of task every day.
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