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Travail: meaning, definitions and examples

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travail

 

[ trษ™หˆvรฆl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

work effort

Travail is often used to describe a significant amount of work or labor, especially if it is arduous or challenging. It can refer to the physical or mental exertion required to complete a task. This term is often associated with a sense of struggle or hardship, even when describing routine tasks. Historically, travail has been used to highlight the burdensome nature of certain types of work, especially in contexts related to childbirth or intense labor.

Synonyms

hardship, labor, struggle, toil.

Examples of usage

  • The travail of laborers is often overlooked.
  • She spoke of the travail involved in raising a family.
  • The artist described the travail that goes into creating a masterpiece.

Translations

Translations of the word "travail" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trabalho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Arbeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pekerjaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะฑะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ praca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไป•ไบ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท travail

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trabajo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prรกce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรกca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทฅไฝœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ delo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vinna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒฃแƒจแƒแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trabajo

Etymology

The word 'travail' originates from the Old French word 'travailler', which means 'to labor', itself derived from the Latin 'tripalium', an instrument of torture used in ancient Rome. This connection underscores the notion that work can often be painful or burdensome. Over time, the word evolved to describe not only the laborious aspect of work but also the metaphorical struggles associated with tasks that require significant effort. In English, 'travail' has maintained its association with hard work and struggle. In literary contexts, it can evoke deeper themes of effort and suffering, making it a powerful choice in both prose and poetry.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,542, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.