Zingueur (en. Zinc worker)

/zɛ̃.ɡœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A building professional who primarily works with zinc.

The zingueur repaired the roof of the house.

Le zingueur a réparé la toiture de la maison.

Craftsman responsible for the installation of gutters and zinc coverings.

After the storm, the zingueur was called to check the gutters.

Après la tempête, le zingueur a été appelé pour vérifier les gouttières.

One who covers buildings with zinc materials.

The zingueur used zinc for the roof of the new building.

Le zingueur a utilisé du zinc pour la toiture du nouveau bâtiment.

The word 'zingueur' comes from the word 'zinc', which designates the metal, with the suffix '-eur' indicating a profession or trade.

work of a zingueur

The set of tasks performed by a zingueur, notably the installation of gutters and the covering of roofs.

travail de zingueur

to call on a zingueur

To consult a zingueur for specific work related to roofs or zinc installations.

faire appel à un zingueur

zinc roof

A roof covered with sheets of zinc, often installed by a zingueur.

toit en zinc

zingue

Everything that is made of zinc or related to zinc.

zingue

zinguerie

The field or art of working with zinc, particularly in construction.

zinguerie

roofer

A professional who covers roofs, among whom zingueurs are specialized.

couvreur

A zingueur is sometimes referred to as 'zinguet' in colloquial language.

Ah, he is a zinguet, he does everything for the roof.

Ah, il est zinguet, il fait tout pour la toiture.

In Paris, a zingueur may be called 'zinguou', especially in informal contexts.

The zinguou has finished his gutter installation.

Le zinguou a fini sa pose de gouttières.