Fabricant (en. Manufacturer)
/fabʁi.kɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person or a company that creates products.
This furniture manufacturer is very well-known.
Ce fabricant de meubles est très réputé.
An industrial producer.
The automobile manufacturer has opened a new factory.
Le fabricant d'automobiles a ouvert une nouvelle usine.
A creator or designer of manufactured products.
The clothing manufacturer has launched a new collection.
Le fabricant de vêtements a lancé une nouvelle collection.
Etymology
From the Latin 'fabricantem', which means 'one who shapes'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dream maker
A person who realizes exceptional projects or ideas.
fabricant de rêve
happiness maker
A term to refer to someone who makes others happy.
fabricant de bonheur
maker of illusions
A person who deceives others with vain promises.
fabricant d'illusions
Related Words
manufacturing
The process of producing goods.
fabrication
product
A good produced or created.
produit
industry
The set of manufacturing activities.
industrie
Slang Meanings
A colloquial term for a craftsman or handyman.
He is a real manufacturer in his garage, he makes everything.
Il est un vrai fabricant dans son garage, il fabrique tout.
An ironic reference to large manufacturers who neglect quality.
That seems to come from a low-end manufacturer.
Cela semble venir d'un fabricant de bas de gamme.