œuvre

l'œuvre
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. work
Cette pâtisserie est l’œuvre d’un artisan renommé.This pastry is the work of a renowned artisan.
b. doing
Ce désordre est l'œuvre de ton fils. Il a décidé d’organiser une chasse au trésor dans la maison.This mess is your son's doing. He decided to organize a scavenger hunt around the house.
a. work
Cette œuvre de Monet est exposée pour la première fois.This work by Monet is being exhibited for the first time.
b. works
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
(body of work)
En ce moment, je relis l’œuvre de Colette.Right now, I'm rereading Colette's works.
a. charity
Nous avons donné tous nos vieux vêtements à une œuvre.We donated all our old clothes to a charity.
b. charitable organization
Pendant son temps libre, Francesca fait du bénévolat au sein d’une œuvre locale.In her free time, Francesca volunteers at a local charitable organization.
c. charitable organisation
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Tous les fonds récoltés pendant le gala seront reversés à une œuvre qui lutte contre la pauvreté.All the funds raised during the gala will be donated to a charitable organisation working to combat poverty.
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