L'ingénieur
Example: L'ingénieur supervise la construction du nouveau pont.
Definition
An "engineer" is a professional who designs, plans, and oversees the construction and maintenance of structures, machines, or systems. In construction, an engineer supervises projects such as bridges or buildings to ensure safety and functionality.
Etymology
"L'ingénieur" comes from the Old French word 'enginieur,' which itself derives from 'engin,' meaning a device or clever invention. Originally, it referred to someone skilled in the art of devising or operating engines or machines. Did you know that the root 'engine' in English shares the same origin?
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"L'ingénieur" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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