je suis travailleur
je suis travailleur is the French way to say "I am hard working".
This phrase is a statement used to describe oneself as someone who puts a lot of effort into their work.
Which one should you use?
Note the difference between describing yourself and describing an action: je suis travailleur describes your character as a hard worker, whereas je travaille dur means "i work hard" and describes the actual act of working with great effort.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Canadian French, you may use Je suis travaillant(e) to convey that you are hard working.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes based on the gender of the speaker. While the default is the masculine je suis travailleur, if the speaker is female, the phrase becomes je suis travailleuse.
Did you know?
- The word travailleur comes from travailler, which originally meant 'to suffer' or 'to torture'. It is derived from an instrument of torture called a 'trepalium', making the French concept of hard work historically linked to pain.
- In France, saying je suis travailleur during a job interview might be seen as too blunt or boastful. French professional culture often favors using more nuanced phrases or letting specific achievements prove one's diligence instead of a direct self-label.
- The word suis for 'I am' looks identical to the word for 'I follow' in French, which is also je suis.
Examples in context
- Laissez-moi vous assurer que je suis travailleur et prêt à relever tous les défis professionnels.Let me assure you that I am hard working and ready to take on any professional challenges.
- Ouais, c'est vrai, je suis un peu bosseur, j'aime relever les défis avec acharnement.Yeah, it's true, I'm a bit of a hard worker, I like taking on challenges with determination.
- Oui, je suis un vrai bourreau de travail, mais j'aime aussi profiter de la vie en dehors du bureau.Yes, I am a real workaholic, but I also enjoy life outside of the office.
- Je suis travailleur et sérieux.I am hardworking and serious.
Example conversation
Nathan is having a job interview with Emma.
- NathanJe suis travailleur et motivé pour ce poste.I am hard working and motivated for this position.
- EmmaC'est un excellent point, Nathan.That is an excellent point, Nathan.
- NathanJe donne toujours le meilleur de moi-même.I always give my best.
- EmmaNous recherchons justement quelqu'un comme vous.We are looking for someone exactly like you.
