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worker bee

/ˈwɜːkə biː/

Traduction: Métaphore d'une personne travailleuse et assidue qui effectue des tâches routinières sans se plaindre, souvent dans un environnement professionnel ou organisationnel. Provient du rôle des abeilles ouvrières dans la ruche.

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B2informalcommon/ˈwɜːkə biː/

A metaphor for a hardworking, diligent person who performs routine tasks without complaint, often in a corporate or organizational setting. Derived from the role of worker bees in a hive.

  • 🇫🇷Métaphore d'une personne travailleuse et assidue qui effectue des tâches routinières sans se plaindre, souvent dans un environnement professionnel ou organisationnel. Provient du rôle des abeilles ouvrières dans la ruche.
  1. Literal meaning B1 formal

    A female bee that does not reproduce but works to collect nectar, build the hive, and care for the young.

    • Worker bees are responsible for gathering pollen and nectar.
    • The hive is maintained by thousands of worker bees.
    • A worker bee lives for only a few weeks during summer.

    🇫🇷ouvrière

  2. Metaphorical meaning B2 informal

    A person who works very hard, often in a routine or subordinate role, without seeking recognition.

    • She is a real worker bee in the office, always handling the small tasks.
    • The team relies on its worker bees to keep projects moving.
    • He's content being a worker bee rather than a manager.

    🇫🇷abeille ouvrière