L'atelier
Example: L'atelier de peinture commence à neuf heures demain.
Definition
"L'atelier" refers to a workshop or studio where artists, craftsmen, or workers create, practice, or teach their craft. It is typically a space equipped for creative or technical activities, such as painting, sculpture, or manufacturing. For example, "L'atelier de peinture commence à neuf heures demain" means the painting workshop starts at nine o'clock tomorrow.
Etymology
The word "l'atelier" comes from the Old French term 'astelier,' which means a workshop or a place where a craftsman works. It is derived from 'estaler,' meaning to set up or arrange, which itself originates from the Latin 'stallum,' meaning a stall or place. Did you know that "l'atelier" often evokes images of famous artists' studios in Paris, full of creativity and inspiration?
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"L'atelier" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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