Charpentier (en. Carpenter)

/ʃɑʁpɑ̃.tje/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Professional who builds and assembles wooden structures.

The carpenter built a beautiful wooden terrace.

Le charpentier a construit une belle terrasse en bois.

Artisan who works with wood, especially frames.

A carpenter is needed to repair the roof of the house.

Un charpentier est nécessaire pour réparer le toit de la maison.

The word 'charpentier' comes from the Latin 'carpentarius', derived from 'carpentum', a type of vehicle.

shipwright

tradesman who builds and repairs wooden ships.

charpentier de marine

carpenter's work

all tasks and skills related to carpentry.

travail de charpentier

carpenter in carpentry

specialist in roof structures.

charpentier en charpente

framework

Structure made of wood or metal that supports a building.

charpente

carpentry

The art of working with wood, usually at a finer level than carpentry.

menuiserie

construction

Process of creating a building or structure.

construction

Affectionate term for a good carpenter.

He's a real genius carpenter!

C'est un vrai charpentier de génie !

Humorous designation for someone who is bad at fixing things.

Don't act like a carpenter if you don't know how!

Ne fais pas le charpentier si tu sais pas !