English–French

“chimney sweep” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁamonœʁ/

Example

Le ramoneur vient demain.

The chimney sweep is coming tomorrow.

Illustration for ramoneur (chimney sweep)

How to say “chimney sweep” in French

“Chimney sweep” in French is ramoneur.

A worker brushing black soot from a chimney flue to keep the passage safe.

Full entry for ramoneur: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ramoneur

Il faut appeler le ramoneur avant l'hiver.

You need to call the chimney sweep before winter.

Tips for using ramoneur

  • Ramoneur is masculine, while the feminine form is ramoneuse, as in un ramoneur and une ramoneuse.

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