THE REPRESENTATION OF THE CONCEPT OF “WORK” IN UZBEK AND FRENCH PROVERBS

Abstract

This article analyzes the linguo-cultural characteristics of the concept of “work” in French and Uzbek proverbs. Through the language and content of the proverbs, the attitudes of the two peoples toward work, their moral values, as well as the similarities and differences in their cultural thinking are revealed. The results of the research show that although the concept of “work” is interpreted in both cultures as a source of human perfection and well-being, their cultural foundations and modes of linguistic expression differ considerably.