French word

géomètre

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒeomɛtʁ/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)surveyor

Example

Le géomètre a relevé les limites du terrain.

The surveyor measured the boundaries of the land.

Illustration for géomètre (surveyor)

More examples

Le géomètre a préparé le plan pour la rénovation de la maison.

The surveyor prepared the plan for the renovation of the house.

Core concept

A land surveyor uses instruments and plans to turn a stretch of ground into clearly marked parcels.

Common phrases

  • demander l'avis d'un géomètre

    ask for a surveyor's opinion

  • engager un géomètre

    hire a surveyor

Similar words

géomètre-expert: A licensed land surveyor who officially certifies boundaries and property rights for registration.
architecte: A professional who designs buildings, prepares plans, and oversees their construction.
ingénieur: A technical specialist who calculates and designs construction or infrastructure projects.

Definition in French

Personne qui, à titre professionnel, mesure et délimite les terrains afin d'établir des plans et fixer les limites.

Word origin

French géomètre comes through Latin geometra from Greek geōmetrēs, formed from gê, 'earth', and metron, 'measure'.

Usage tips

  • In France, géomètre-expert names the regulated professional authorized to establish property boundaries, while géomètre alone is broader.

Other meanings

  • geometernoun

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