travail d'équipe
/tʁa.vaj d‿e.kip/masculine
The English word "teamwork" is translated into French as travail d'équipe. Wiktionary also lists travail en équipe.
Meaning: cooperative effort of a team (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| travail d'équipe | /tʁa.vaj d‿e.kip/ | masculine |
| travail en équipe | masculine |
Both forms of the phrase refer to the cooperative effort of a team. Use travail d'équipe when you want to describe the concept or the quality of the teamwork itself. If you are describing the act or the method of working within a team environment, use travail en équipe.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase travail d'équipe literally translates to "work of team".
Which one should you use?
Travail d'équipe is typically used to discuss teamwork as a concept or a result. In contrast, travail en équipe is more commonly used to describe the process or method of working in a team.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because travail is a masculine noun, you use the masculine indefinite article un when referring to a specific instance of teamwork.
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Examples in context
- C'est à nouveau un bon travail d'équipe.It's good teamwork again.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase travail d'équipe.Tatoeba #6701454 by felix63, translation #6702262 by Eccles17
- L'esprit d'équipe est fondamental pour réussir dans ce projet.Team spirit is essential for success in this project.
- Le succès dépend du travail d'équipe.Success depends on teamwork.
- Nous avons besoin de plus de travail d'équipe.We need more teamwork.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a difficult project at the office.
- NathanCe projet est difficile sans un bon travail d'équipe.This project is difficult without good teamwork.
- EmmaTu as raison, Nathan.You are right, Nathan.
- NathanLe travail d'équipe est essentiel pour nous.Teamwork is essential for us.
- EmmaJe suis d'accord avec toi.I agree with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “teamwork” translations and entries travail d'équipe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, travail, équipe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
