mission
/mi.sjɔ̃/
3. General
nounfeminineSing
ordeal, hassle — a long or difficult task/journey (colloquial)
Aller à la préfecture pour ce papier, c'était la mission.
Going to the prefecture for that paperwork was a real hassle.
Synonyms:galère, corvée, calvaire
1. General
nounfeminineSing
assignment
task
professional mandate (temporary job or assignment)
On m'a confié une mission de trois mois chez un client.
I was given a three-month assignment at a client.
Synonyms:tâche, mandat, travail, objectif
2. General
nounfeminineSing
organized operation or mandate (diplomatic, military, humanitarian, religious)
Elle part en mission humanitaire en Haïti.
She's going on a humanitarian mission to Haiti.
Synonyms:opération, expédition, mandat
