French word

bricolage

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁikolaʒ/

Meaning

  • masculine noundiy

Example

Le dimanche, j'aime faire du bricolage.

On Sundays, I like working on DIY projects.

Illustration for bricolage (diy)

More examples

Avant de peindre, il a vérifié ses outils de bricolage.

Before painting, he checked his DIY tools.

Core concept

Household tools being used to fix, assemble, and improve useful things.

Common phrases

  • faire du bricolage

    do DIY projects

  • outils de bricolage

    DIY tools

  • travaux de bricolage

    DIY work

Similar words

réparation: The act of fixing damage or faults to restore function or form.
entretien: Regular care that prevents wear, damage, or breakdowns.
installation: The work of fitting equipment or fixtures so they can be used.

Definition in French

Désigne l'action de réaliser soi-même de petits travaux pratiques ou des réparations domestiques.

Word origin

Bricolage is a derivative of bricoler, with -age turning the verb into a noun for the related activity.

Usage tips

  • The final sound of bricolage is /aʒ/, so the word ends like the sound in French garage, not like English age.

Other meanings

  • handiworknoun
  • repair worknoun

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