How to Say ‘Work-life balance’ in French
Équilibre vie professionnelle/vie privée
💬 Usage Tip: The French prioritize maintaining this balance.
🇫🇷 In France: France is known for strong labor laws that support work-life balance.
Phrase Breakdown
Équilibre
Vie professionnelle
Vie privée
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Équilibre
[ay-kee-leebruh]
Balance
A state where various elements are in proportion.
Un bon équilibre vie professionnelle/vie privée est essentiel.
A good work-life balance is essential.
vie
[vee]
Life
Existence or the experience of an individual.
Il sépare soigneusement vie professionnelle et vie privée.
He carefully separates work and private life.
professionnelle
[proh-fes-eu-nel]
Professional
Related to work or a career.
Son équilibre vie professionnelle est positif.
Her work-life balance is positive.
vie
[vee]
Life
Existence or the experience of an individual.
Il sépare soigneusement vie professionnelle et vie privée.
He carefully separates work and private life.
privée
[pree-vay]
Private
Belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group.
Sa vie privée reste sa priorité.
His private life remains his priority.
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