Au travail
At work
Language note: 'Au' is a contraction of 'à le'.
Culture note: Work-life balance is an important aspect of French culture.
Context: You specify the location where you were busy.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Au
[oh]
At
Indicates a position or location.
Je suis au travail maintenant.
I am at work now.
travail
[trah-vah-y]
work
Place of employment or labor.
Il est souvent au travail toute la journée.
He is often at work all day.
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