French Expression · Intermediate
travail de Romain
yeoman's service
Pronunciation: /tʁa.vaj də ʁɔ.mɛ̃/
Meaning
yeoman's service
Example
Near-synonym: travail de titan
I use the word "travail de Romain".
Practice tips
- Practice travail de Romain 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.