Le contremaître
Example: Le contremaître supervise les ouvriers sur le chantier chaque jour.
Definition
"Le contremaître" refers to a construction site supervisor responsible for overseeing workers and ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and according to plans. This person manages daily operations on site and coordinates between laborers and higher management.
Etymology
The term "le contremaître" originates from French, combining "contre" meaning 'against' or 'opposite' and "maître" meaning 'master' or 'chief.' Historically, it referred to a deputy or assistant to the master, someone who supervises work under the master’s authority. Did you know it reflects the idea of standing opposite the master to monitor the work?
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"Le contremaître" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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