French Conversation · Level 46
74 words
French word
technicien
Pronunciation
IPA/tɛknisjɛ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nountechnician
Example
Le technicien est venu réparer la machine.
The technician came to repair the machine.
More examples
Le technicien informatique a résolu le problème.
The IT technician solved the problem.
Core concept
A skilled worker using tools and practical knowledge to install, adjust, maintain, or repair equipment.
Common phrases
technicien informatique
IT technician
technicien de maintenance
maintenance technician
Similar words
mécanicien: A specialist who checks, takes apart, and repairs cars or other machinery.
réparateur: A specialist who fixes damaged appliances, devices, and household equipment.
ingénieur: A technical professional who uses theory and design skills to plan products or systems.
électricien: A tradesperson who wires, installs, and repairs electrical equipment and systems.
Definition in French
Personne qui possède des compétences pratiques et techniques pour installer, entretenir ou réparer des machines, des équipements ou des systèmes.
Word origin
Technicien is formed from French technique with the occupational suffix -ien, ultimately linked to Greek tekhne through Latin and French.
Usage tips
- Technicien is masculine, while technicienne is feminine, with the articles le and la respectively.