Bûcheux (en. Woodcutter)

/byʃø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A person who is involved in the cutting or selling of wood.

Bûcheux are often called upon to provide firewood.

Les bûcheux sont souvent appelés pour fournir du bois de chauffage.

A woodworker, often in a rural setting.

He met a bûcheux who helped him choose the best wood.

Il a rencontré un bûcheux qui l'a aidé à choisir le meilleur bois.

An artisan who transforms wood into finished products.

The bûcheux in the village makes solid wood furniture.

Le bûcheux dans le village fabrique des meubles en bois massif.

Derived from the term 'bûche', which designates a piece of wood.

to act like a bûcheux

To work hard, often in reference to physical labor.

faire le bûcheux

in the manner of a bûcheux

Refers to a person who is very busy with hard work.

au bûcheux

log

A cut piece of wood, often used for heating.

bûche

lumberjack

A person who cuts or fells trees.

bûcheron

cabinetmaker

An artisan who makes wooden furniture.

ébéniste

A person who boasts about their wood cutting skills.

He acts like a bûcheux every time he shows off his axe.

Il fait le bûcheux à chaque fois qu'il montre sa hache.

A derogatory term to designate someone rather unsophisticated.

This guy is a real bûcheux; he doesn’t know how to dress for a party.

Ce type est un vrai bûcheux, il ne sait pas s'habiller pour une fête.