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    Meunier (en. Miller)

    /mø.nje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who practices the profession of a miller, responsible for transforming grains into flour.
    The miller opened his mill for the harvest season.
    Le meunier a ouvert son moulin pour la saison de récolte.
    Term designating an old profession related to the mill industry.
    In the village, the miller is respected for his traditional know-how.
    Dans le village, le meunier est respecté pour son savoir-faire traditionnel.

    Etymology

    From old French 'moulinier', derived from 'moulin'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    traditional miller
    Refers to a miller who respects ancient traditions in his work.
    meunier de la tradition
    flour mill
    Place where a miller transforms grain into flour.
    moulin à farine

    Related Words

    mill
    Industrial establishment where grains are ground.
    moulin
    flour
    Product obtained by grinding grain, used in cooking.
    farine
    grains
    Fruits of the cereals used by the miller.
    grains

    Slang Meanings

    To mock a miller who does not do his job well.
    He is called the 'miller of false promises' when he does not grind properly.
    On l'appelle le 'meunier des fausses promesses' quand il ne moud pas correctement.
    A miller who has too many pretensions.
    The other day, he fancied himself the 'king of the mill', a true 'miller of fine words'.
    L'autre jour, il s'est pris pour le 'roi du moulin', un vrai 'meunier des belles paroles'.