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    Pécheur (en. Fisherman)

    /peʃœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Individual dedicated to fishing.
    The fisherman brought back many fish from the lake.
    Le pêcheur a ramené de nombreux poissons du lac.
    The group of people who practice this profession.
    The local fishermen gather to discuss regulations.
    Les pêcheurs locaux se réunissent pour discuter des réglementations.
    One who catches aquatic animals, often for commercial purposes.
    The fishermen in this region sell their catches at the market.
    Les pêcheurs de cette région vendent leurs prises au marché.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'peskeor', derived from 'peske' (fishing).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pearl fisherman
    Someone who seeks rare or valuable things.
    pêcheur de perles
    coarse fisherman
    Fisherman who lacks refined skills.
    pêcheur grossier
    to be a bad fisherman
    To be ineffective in a specific task.
    être un mauvais pêcheur

    Related Words

    fishing
    The act of capturing fish or other aquatic animals.
    pêche
    fisheries science
    Related to the sciences of fishing.
    halieutique
    aquaculture
    Breeding of aquatic animals.
    aquaculture

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who does not work effectively.
    This guy is a real slacker, he never does his job.
    Ce type est un vrai pêcheur, il ne fait jamais son boulot.
    Someone who lacks ambition.
    He's always just hanging around doing nothing, he's a first-class slacker.
    Il est toujours là à ne rien faire, c'est un pêcheur de première.