Fauchelevent (en. Windbreak)

/foʃləvɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A term referring to a person who participates in harvesting, particularly by cutting grass or crops.

The fauchelevent moves from field to field during the harvest season.

Le fauchelevent se déplace de champ en champ durant la saison des récoltes.

Figuratively, refers to a person who performs difficult outdoor work.

Like a true fauchelevent, he is never afraid to get dirty for a good job.

Comme un véritable fauchelevent, il n’a jamais peur de se salir pour un bon travail.

From Old French 'faucher' (to cut) and 'vent' (wind, breath), etymologically designating a person involved in cutting vegetation.

to be like a fauchelevent

To be in disarray or chaos.

être comme un fauchelevent

mowing

Action of cutting grass or crops.

fauchage

harvest

Harvesting agricultural products, especially grains.

moisson

Hardworking person

This guy is a real fauchelevent, he works tirelessly.

Ce gars est un vrai fauchelevent, il bosse sans relâche.

Tireless worker

She's a fauchelevent in her garden, always weeding.

Elle est fauchelevent dans son jardin, toujours en train de biner.