French Conversation · Level 94
58 words
French word
ramoneur
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁamonœʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounchimney sweep
Example
Le ramoneur vient demain.
The chimney sweep is coming tomorrow.
More examples
Il faut appeler le ramoneur avant l'hiver.
You need to call the chimney sweep before winter.
Core concept
A worker brushing black soot from a chimney flue to keep the passage safe.
Common phrases
faire venir le ramoneur
have the chimney sweep come
appeler le ramoneur
call the chimney sweep
Similar words
plombier: A worker who installs and repairs pipes and plumbing systems, fixing leaks and blockages.
électricien: A worker who installs and checks electrical wiring and equipment to prevent faults and shocks.
chauffagiste: A worker who installs and inspects boilers and heating systems to keep them working properly.
serrurier: A worker who installs and repairs locks and keys to maintain access and security.
Definition in French
Personne dont le métier est de nettoyer et d'entretenir les conduits de fumée (cheminées, poêles, chaudières) afin d'enlever la suie et de prévenir les risques d'incendie.
Word origin
The noun ramoneur is formed from ramoner, an Old French and Occitan word associated with sweeping soot, with the agent suffix -eur.
Usage tips
- Ramoneur is masculine, while the feminine form is ramoneuse, as in un ramoneur and une ramoneuse.
Related words
- ramonersweep chimneysverb
- ramonagechimney sweepingnoun
- ramoneusefemale chimney sweepnoun