Munier (en. Munier)

/my.nje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Worker who operates a mill.
The miller ensures that the mill is always in perfect working condition.
Le munier veille à ce que le moulin soit toujours en parfait état de marche.
Owner of a mill.
As a miller, he has inherited the family tradition.
En tant que munier, il a hérité de la tradition familiale.

Etymology

The origin of the word 'miller' comes from the Latin 'monere', meaning 'mill'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to work like a miller
To work hard or diligently.
travailler comme un munier
to be the miller of one's mill
To be responsible for one's own affairs.
être le munier de son moulin

Related Words

mill
Installation where grain is ground.
moulin
milling
Set of activities related to the operation of a mill.
meunerie
miller
Synonym or similar term to miller.
meunier

Slang Meanings

To work hard relentlessly.
He works like a miller to finish his project on time.
Il bosse comme un munier pour finir son projet à temps.
To be the boss or the person in charge.
In this matter, he is the miller; he is the one who decides.
Dans cette affaire, il est le munier, c'est lui qui décide.