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    Maçons (en. Masons)

    /ma.kɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Worker who builds walls, foundations, or other structures using materials such as stone, brick, or concrete.
    Masons often work in teams on large construction sites.
    Les maçons travaillent souvent en équipe sur de grands chantiers.
    A person who practices masonry.
    A good mason must have a lot of experience.
    Un bon maçon doit avoir une grande expérience.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'mānsio', which means 'construction'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to masonry
    To build using materials such as brick or stone.
    maçonner
    to work as a mason
    To carry out masonry work.
    faire le maçon
    traditional masonry
    Construction method using traditional materials.
    maçonnerie traditionnelle

    Related Words

    masonry
    The art and technique of building with bricks, stones, or concrete.
    maçonnerie
    building
    Built structure, often used for living or working.
    bâtiment
    construction site
    Place where construction work takes place.
    chantier

    Slang Meanings

    distressed mason
    He is so tired that he looks like a distressed mason.
    Il est tellement fatigué qu'il ressemble à un maçon en détresse.
    makeshift mason
    This work was done by a makeshift mason, so it needs to be redone.
    Ce travail a été fait par un maçon de fortune, donc il faut le refaire.