Atelier (en. Workshop)

[a.tə.lje]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A workspace for artists or craftsmen.
The artist spent hours in his workshop painting.
L'artiste a passé des heures dans son atelier à peindre.
A place where one teaches or practices an art or trade.
She took a class in a pottery workshop.
Elle a suivi un cours dans un atelier de poterie.
A site for producing goods or services.
The sewing workshop produces custom-made clothing.
L'atelier de couture produit des vêtements sur mesure.

Etymology

The origin of the word workshop comes from the Latin 'theatrum' which evolved into 'artelier' and then 'atelier' during the Middle Ages.

Common Phrases and Expressions

art workshop
A place where artists gather to create.
atelier d'art
training workshop
A space intended for learning and practice.
atelier de formation
participatory workshop
A workshop where participants are actively engaged.
atelier participatif

Related Words

artist
A person who practices an art.
artiste
craftsman
A manual worker who makes utilitarian objects.
artisan
creativity
The ability to produce new ideas.
créativité

Slang Meanings

Small workshop
He has a small workshop in his garage for tinkering.
Il a un petit atelier dans son garage pour bricoler.
Home workshop
He often does his workshop at home, where he can focus.
Il fait souvent son atelier à la maison, où il peut se concentrer.