corvée
chore; tedious task
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/kɔʁ.ve/
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Cultural Note
Historically, 'corvée' referred to unpaid labor that peasants owed to their feudal lords. Today it means any tedious task you're obligated to do. The division of 'corvées ménagères' (household chores) between partners is a frequent topic of discussion in French society.
📝 Example Sentences
Le repassage, quelle corvée !
Ironing, what a chore!
On se partage les corvées ménagères.
We share the household chores.