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    Maçon (en. Mason)

    /ma.kɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Skilled worker in the field of masonry.
    The mason built a wall of stones.
    Le maçon a construit un mur en pierres.
    Member of a fraternal and initiatic organization, often called Freemasonry.
    He became a mason after being initiated in a lodge.
    Il est devenu maçon après avoir été initié dans une loge.
    A person who builds structures using materials like brick, stone, or concrete.
    The mason laid the foundations of the house.
    Le maçon a posé les fondations de la maison.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mānsio', which means 'construction'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mason work
    The profession of working with stone.
    travail de maçon
    to work as a mason
    To build or repair masonry structures.
    faire le maçon
    masonry
    The art of building with stones, bricks, or other materials.
    maçonnerie

    Related Words

    building
    A structure built to shelter people or activities.
    bâtiment
    construction
    The action of building.
    construction
    artisan
    Skilled worker in a manual trade.
    artisan

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to someone who performs their mason work extremely well.
    That guy is a real mason; look at how he works.
    Ce gars-là, c'est un vrai maçon, regarde comme il travaille.
    Refers to someone who spends a lot of time taking care of the home.
    She became a mason at home; she is renovating everything.
    Elle est devenue maçon chez elle, elle refait tout.