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    Pellerin (en. Pilgrim)

    /pɛ.lə.ʁɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Apprentice in the field of craftsmanship or trade.
    The pellerin learned to work with leather under the tutelage of a master craftsman.
    Le pellerin a appris à travailler le cuir sous la tutelle d'un maître artisan.
    Young man who works to learn a trade.
    He arrived as a pellerin in the marquetry workshop.
    Il est arrivé comme pellerin dans l'atelier de marqueterie.
    Historical term designating a young apprentice.
    In the Middle Ages, the pellerin was often a teenager training in a guild.
    Au Moyen Âge, le pellerin était souvent un adolescent qui se formait dans une guilde.

    Etymology

    From old French 'pelrin', related to the idea of a young man learning a trade.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a pellerin
    To be in a position to learn without having experience.
    être un pellerin
    to welcome a pellerin
    To bring a new apprentice into a team or trade.
    accueillir un pellerin
    to transform a pellerin into a master
    To help a novice reach a high level of skill.
    transformer un pellerin en maître

    Related Words

    apprenticeship
    The process of acquiring skills or knowledge.
    apprentissage
    master
    Experienced person who teaches or guides an apprentice.
    maître
    craftsman
    Qualified professional in a manual trade.
    artisan

    Slang Meanings

    A young person starting out in a field or activity.
    Look at that pellerin, he doesn’t even know how to start!
    Regarde ce pellerin, il ne sait même pas comment commencer!
    A novice who is easily influenced.
    He is still a pellerin in the field, he will need guidance.
    Il est encore pellerin dans le milieu, il faudra le conseiller.