Le maçon
Example: Le maçon construit un mur solide pour la maison.
Definition
"Le maçon" refers to a mason, a skilled worker who builds and repairs structures made of brick, stone, or concrete. For example, "Le maçon construit un mur solide pour la maison" means the mason constructs a solid wall for the house.
Etymology
The term "le maçon" comes from Old French, derived from the Latin word 'machio' meaning builder or mason. Did you know? The word has roots tracing back to the craft of stone working, essential in construction since ancient times.
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"Le maçon" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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