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    Tonnelier (en. Cooper)

    /tɔ.ne.lje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person specialized in barrel making.
    The cooper created a new barrel for the wine.
    Le tonnelier a créé un nouveau tonneau pour le vin.
    An essential craftsman for certain winemaking traditions.
    The cooper selects the wood for better aging.
    Le tonnelier sélectionne le bois pour une meilleure maturation.
    An expert in wood bending techniques.
    Each cooper has their own method of working.
    Chaque tonnelier a sa propre méthode de travail.

    Etymology

    From the word 'barrel', derived from Latin 'tonna', and the suffix '-ier' indicating a trade.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the work of a cooper
    The art of making barrels.
    le travail d'un tonnelier
    like a cooper
    Doing something with great skill.
    comme un tonnelier
    traditional cooper
    A cooper who follows ancient methods.
    tonnelier de tradition

    Related Words

    barrel
    Cylindrical container.
    tonneau
    cask
    Large barrel, often used for aging wine.
    barrique
    keg
    Barrel, sometimes smaller, used for storing liquids.
    fût

    Slang Meanings

    Good craftsman
    He’s an awesome cooper!
    C'est un tonnelier du tonnerre!
    Wine expert
    He is known as a cooper in the wine world.
    Il est connu comme un tonnelier dans le monde du vin.