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.