Chantier (en. Construction site)

/ʃɑ̃.tje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A space where construction work is carried out.

The construction site for the new bridge is underway.

Le chantier du nouveau pont est en cours.

The set of operations and means deployed to achieve a work.

There is a lot of noise at the construction site.

Il y a beaucoup de bruit sur le chantier.

Place providing accommodation for workers or training.

This site is also a training school for young people.

Ce chantier est également une école de formation pour les jeunes.

From Old French 'chantier', derived from the word 'chant', which designates a defined space.

to put on the construction site

To start work or a project.

mettre sur le chantier

shipyard

Site dedicated to the construction or repair of ships.

chantier naval

open-air construction site

Uncovered site, usually exposed to the elements.

chantier à ciel ouvert

construction

Act of building or creating infrastructure.

construction

work

Actions taken to improve or construct something.

travaux

building

Structure built for a specific purpose.

bâtiment

A messy or chaotic place.

This room is a real mess after the party.

Cette salle est un vrai chantier après la fête.

An ongoing project, often with complications.

This event is a real mess; we don't even know where to start!

Cet événement est un chantier, on ne sait même pas où commencer!