Serrurier (en. Locksmith)

/sɛʁyʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Professional who works with locks, security systems, and keys.

The locksmith intervened to open the locked door.

Le serrurier est intervenu pour ouvrir la porte verrouillée.

Person who manufactures or repairs locks.

I called a locksmith to replace the lock on my front door.

J'ai appelé un serrurier pour remplacer la serrure de ma porte d'entrée.

Specialist in building security.

The locksmith recommended installing a multipoint lock.

Le serrurier a recommandé d'installer une serrure multipoints.

From Old French 'serrure', which refers to a lock.

to call a locksmith

To request the services of a locksmith for a lock problem.

faire appel à un serrurier

night locksmith

Locksmith available outside normal working hours.

serrurier de nuit

mobile locksmith

Locksmith who travels to the client.

serrurier à domicile

lock

Locking device that works with a key.

serrure

key

Metal instrument used to open or close a lock.

clé

security

State of protection against intrusions.

sécurité

makeshift locksmith

One who makes lock repairs without being a professional.

Celui qui fait des réparations de serrure sans être un professionnel.

adjustable wrench

Humorous expression for someone who tinkers.

Expression humoristique pour désigner quelqu'un qui bricole.