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oeuvrer

to work, to strive (toward a goal)

verb uh-VREH Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Usage Note

oeuvrer is more formal and elevated than travailler; it implies purposeful effort toward a larger cause. You'll often see it in journalism and politics: oeuvrer pour la paix (to work for peace). The related noun une oeuvre means a work of art or an achievement.

Examples

"Ils oeuvrent pour un monde meilleur."

Natural Translation

They are working toward a better world.

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