French Phrase
Tu es prêt pour le boulot ?
Meaning
This phrase is an informal way to ask if someone is prepared to start their workday or head to their job. 'Boulot' is a very common slang term for 'travail' used in everyday conversation, making the sentence sound natural and relaxed.
When to use
Use this in the morning when speaking to a roommate, partner, or close friend before leaving for the day. It is perfect for casual settings but should be avoided in formal professional environments.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tuesprêtpourleboulot
Tu es (T'es)
In casual spoken French, 'Tu es' is frequently contracted to 'T'es' to sound more native.
Adjective Agreement
'Prêt' is the masculine form; if you are speaking to a woman, you must use the feminine form 'prête'.
Le boulot
This is a familiar masculine noun for 'work' or 'job' and is almost always used with the definite article 'le'.
🗨In Conversation
Le café est servi ! Tu es prêt pour le boulot ?
Coffee is served! Are you ready for work?
Oui, je finis juste mon croissant et on y va.
Yes, I'm just finishing my croissant and we're going.
✕Common Mistakes
Tu es prêt pour le travailleur ?
Avoid using 'travailleur' which means 'worker'; use 'travail' or 'boulot' for the activity.
Tu es prêt pour la boulot ?
'Boulot' is a masculine noun, so it must be preceded by the masculine article 'le'.
↔Alternatives
T'es prêt pour le travail ?
Are you ready for work?
Tu es prêt à partir ?
Are you ready to leave?
Cultural Tip
The word 'boulot' is a staple of French daily life and features in the famous idiom 'Métro, boulot, dodo,' which describes the repetitive routine of commuting, working, and sleeping. While informal, it is widely accepted among colleagues who have a friendly relationship.