No. 9,238 in French
corvée
A burdensome task or duty, often mandatory.
In a sentence
Faire la vaisselle est une corvée quotidienne.
Doing the dishes is a daily chore.
In this sentence, 'corvée' refers to a repetitive household task that is often deemed unpleasant but necessary, emphasizing its routine nature.
L'empire imposait une corvée de travail aux paysans.
The empire imposed a labor duty on the peasants.
Here, 'corvée' indicates a compulsory labor duty, often historic in context, reflecting feudal or government-mandated work.
Tondre la pelouse est parfois une corvée durant l'été.
Mowing the lawn is sometimes a chore during the summer.
In this case, 'corvée' describes an occasional task that is considered burdensome, highlighting its situational inconvenience.
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