Ingénieurs (en. Engineers)
/ɛ̃.ʒe.njœʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Person who practices the profession of engineer.
Engineers often work in various fields such as computing or construction.
Les ingénieurs travaillent souvent dans des domaines variés comme l'informatique ou le bâtiment.
Expert in applied sciences, particularly in technology.
An electronic engineer designed this new gadget.
Un ingénieur en électronique a conçu ce nouveau gadget.
Person responsible for implementing technical solutions.
Engineers must solve complex problems quickly.
Les ingénieurs doivent résoudre des problèmes complexes rapidement.
Etymology
From the Latin 'ingeniator', meaning 'one who creates'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sound engineer
Professional who is involved in sound recording and engineering.
ingénieur du son
civil engineer
Engineer specialized in structures and buildings.
ingénieur civil
software engineer
Professional who develops software.
ingénieur logiciel
Related Words
engineering
Discipline that studies the design of technical systems.
ingénierie
ingenious
Refers to a person who demonstrates ingenuity.
ingénieux
agronomist engineer
Specialist in agronomic sciences.
ingénieur agronome
Slang Meanings
Genius
He is really a genius in mechanics.
Il est vraiment un génie en mécanique.
Tech
This project is carried out by techs I know.
Ce projet est réalisé par des techs que je connais.