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    Bricolin (en. Diy)

    bʁi.kɔ.lɛ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A term referring to a craftsman or a person who engages in DIY.
    The handyman in the neighborhood knows how to fix all the damages.
    Le bricolin du quartier sait réparer tous les dégâts.
    A DIY project, often done in an amateur manner.
    This weekend, I did some handiwork to install a shelf.
    Ce week-end, j'ai fait un bricolin pour installer une étagère.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'bricolage', assimilated to the diminutive suffix '-in'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do some handiwork
    To engage in manual work or DIY projects.
    faire du bricolin
    to be a handyman
    To be skilled in manual tasks.
    être un bricolin

    Related Words

    DIY
    An activity that involves doing manual work by oneself.
    bricolage
    handyman
    A person who enjoys doing DIY.
    bricoleur
    tools
    Instruments or devices used for DIY.
    outils

    Slang Meanings

    A small homemade project.
    It's just a little project I did one afternoon.
    C'est juste un bricolin que j'ai fait un après-midi.
    To do something in a rush.
    Don't ask me to do serious work, I only do DIY.
    Ne me demande pas de faire un travail sérieux, je fais que du bricolin.