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Conjugation directory
Travailler is a regular -er verb that is essential for discussing jobs, studies, and efforts. It is one of the most common verbs in French and frequently appears in TEF/TCF exams.
Use travailler in the speaking section to describe your profession or study habits, e.g., 'Je travaille dans une entreprise.'
Nous travaillons dur pour réussir l'examen.
We work hard to pass the exam.
Do not confuse travailler with 'étudier' (to study); travailler is broader and can refer to any work, not just academic.
Use the table above and the related links below to pin the pattern down before you move on to other verbs.
Start with the present tense, then the passé composé. Those two forms carry most everyday conversation and make the rest of the table easier to recognise.
Travailler typically uses avoir in compound tenses. Check the table above and keep the past participle in view when you move into compound forms.
Use the related links below and then open the interactive conjugator to compare this verb with others you use often.