French word

mécanicien

Pronunciation

IPA/mekanisjɛ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmechanic

Example

Le mécanicien vérifie les freins.

The mechanic checks the brakes.

Illustration for mécanicien (mechanic)

More examples

Le mécanicien a diagnostiqué un problème électrique.

The mechanic diagnosed an electrical problem.

Core concept

A hands-on expert brings a faulty mechanical system back into working order by testing, repairing, or fine-tuning it.

Common phrases

  • faire réparer chez le mécanicien

    have it repaired at the mechanic's

  • consulter un mécanicien

    consult a mechanic

  • mécanicien de la concession

    dealership mechanic

Similar words

mécano: An informal term for a hands-on car or machinery repair worker.
garagiste: An auto repair shop owner who checks and repairs cars.
réparateur: Someone who restores broken objects to working order through repairs.
technicien: A specialist who uses technical knowledge to inspect, diagnose, and repair equipment.

Definition in French

Personne qui diagnostique les pannes et effectue réparations ou réglages sur des machines, véhicules ou équipements mécaniques.

Word origin

The noun mécanicien developed from mécanique plus -ien, a suffix that forms nouns for people associated with a field, while mécanique comes from Latin mechanicus.

Usage tips

  • After être, the profession usually appears without an article in Il est mécanicien, while a specific person takes an article in C'est un mécanicien.

Other meanings

  • machinistnoun

Related words

  • mécaniciennefemale mechanicnoun

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