No. 1,883 in French

ouvrage

A work or creation, such as a book, piece of art, or craftsmanship.

In a sentence

Le nouvel ouvrage de cet auteur est fascinant.
The new work by this author is fascinating.
Here, 'ouvrage' refers to a literary or artistic creation, typically used to denote a book or composition.
Nous avons terminé l'ouvrage avant le coucher du soleil.
We finished the work before sunset.
In this instance, 'ouvrage' signifies physical or manual work or task completed, often related to tangible labor or construction.
Ce pont est un bel ouvrage d'ingénierie.
This bridge is a fine piece of engineering.
In this usage, 'ouvrage' describes a constructed work or edifice, emphasizing its quality or craftsmanship.

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