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    Métiers (en. Jobs)

    /me.tje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Professional activity or specific skill.
    The construction trades are very varied.
    Les métiers de la construction sont très variés.
    A set of professions or jobs performed by a person.
    She has worked in several trades throughout her career.
    Elle a exercé plusieurs métiers au cours de sa carrière.
    The art or technique of a craftsman.
    He practices his trade passionately.
    Il pratique son métier de manière passionnée.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'metier', meaning 'trade, profession'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    weaving trade
    work or craft involving textile manufacturing.
    métier à tisser
    change profession
    to modify one's profession or field of activity.
    changer de métier
    manual trade
    professional activity requiring physical work.
    métier manuel

    Related Words

    artisan
    A person specialized in a manual trade.
    artisan
    profession
    A regular occupation in which a person earns a living.
    profession
    skill
    Ability or skill in a particular field.
    compétence

    Slang Meanings

    Livelihood
    He does that for a living.
    Il fait ça pour le gagne-pain.
    Job
    I'm going back to work tomorrow.
    Je retourne au boulot demain.