grève

Definitions of grève
  1. noun
    a strike in which the workers walk out
    synonyms: arrêt de travail
  2. noun
    a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
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    types:
    grève des bras croisés
    a strike in which workers refuse to leave the workplace until a settlement is reached
    grève de solidarité
    a strike in support of other workers who are on strike; a strike not resulting from direct grievances against the workers' employer
    arrêt de travail
    a strike in which the workers walk out
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