French word

plombier

Pronunciation

IPA/plɔ̃bje/

Meaning

  • masculine nounplumber

Example

Il faut appeler un plombier.

You have to call a plumber.

Illustration for plombier (plumber)

More examples

Le plombier est arrivé rapidement et a réparé la fuite.

The plumber arrived quickly and repaired the leak.

Core concept

A tradesperson who fits and repairs a building's water pipes, drains, toilets, and sinks.

Common phrases

  • appeler un plombier

    call a plumber

  • faire venir un plombier

    have a plumber come

Similar words

électricien: A tradesperson who installs, inspects, and repairs wiring, lights, and electrical equipment.
serrurier: A tradesperson who makes, installs, repairs, or opens locks.
réparateur: A professional who diagnoses and repairs faulty appliances or machinery.
bricoleur: A person who handles simple home repairs and projects independently.

Definition in French

Personne spécialisée dans l'installation, la réparation et l'entretien des réseaux d'eau et des appareils sanitaires d'un bâtiment.

Word origin

French plombier comes through Old French from Latin plumbum, 'lead', because early pipes were often made of lead.

Usage tips

  • Plombier is masculine, so the usual phrase is un plombier; the feminine form is plombière.

Related words

  • plomberieplumbingnoun
  • plombier-chauffagisteplumbing and heating techniciannoun

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