main-d'oeuvre

Definitions of main-d'oeuvre
  1. noun
    the force of workers available
    synonyms: employés, personnel
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    types:
    effectif complet
    number needed to make up a whole force
    équipage
    crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
    type of:
    personnel
    group of people willing to obey orders
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