This is the 152nd most frequent French word.
travaux
"Travaux" means "works" or "construction work" in English.
Here, 'travaux' refers to construction or repair work, typically on infrastructure.
Les travaux sur la route causent des embouteillages.
The road works are causing traffic jams.
Here, 'travaux' denotes tasks or activities needed to complete a project, such as preparing a space for use.
Nous avons terminé tous les travaux nécessaires pour aménager le bureau.
We have completed all the necessary work to set up the office.
In this context, 'travaux' refers to scholarly research or academic efforts.