French word

chimiste

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃimist/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)chemist

Example

Mon oncle est chimiste à l'université.

My uncle is a chemist at the university.

Illustration for chimiste (chemist)

More examples

Elle veut devenir chimiste après ses études.

She wants to become a chemist after her studies.

Core concept

A laboratory or industrial specialist testing matter to understand it and create useful chemical products.

Common phrases

  • être chimiste

    be a chemist

  • travailler comme chimiste

    work as a chemist

Similar words

scientifique: A person who studies natural phenomena and scientific fields through experiments and observation.
chercheur: A person who conducts research to discover new knowledge or technology.
pharmacien: A healthcare professional who prepares and sells medicines and explains their use and precautions.
ingénieur: A technical specialist who designs and develops machines or systems using science and technology.

Definition in French

Personne qui étudie, analyse ou met au point des substances chimiques et leurs réactions, généralement en laboratoire ou dans l'industrie.

Word origin

The noun chimiste derives from chimie plus the French suffix -iste, which forms names for practitioners and specialists.

Usage tips

  • After être, chimiste commonly appears without an article when it simply names the profession, as in Elle est chimiste.

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