French Expression · Intermediate
arrêt de travail
a work stoppage (because of sickness, a strike, or an accident)
Pronunciation: /a.ʁɛ də tʁa.vaj/
Meaning
a work stoppage (because of sickness, a strike, or an accident)
Example
Il est en arrêt de travail.
He's off sick.
Practice tips
- Practice arrêt de travail out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.