chantier Definition
a construction site or project.
Using chantier: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chantier" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The new office building is still a chantier.
Example
The city has several chantiers going on at the same time.
Example
The chantier will be completed in six months.
chantier Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for chantier
- project
- construction site
- building site
- worksite
- job site
Phrases with chantier
Example
Il est sur un chantier de construction depuis deux ans. (He has been working on a construction site for two years.)
chantier naval
shipyard
Example
Le chantier naval emploie des centaines de travailleurs. (The shipyard employs hundreds of workers.)
chantier d'archéologie
archaeological site
Example
Le chantier d'archéologie a révélé des découvertes intéressantes. (The archaeological site revealed interesting discoveries.)
Origins of chantier
from Old French 'chanter', meaning 'to sing'
Summary: chantier in Brief
'Chantier' [shan-tyey] refers to a construction site or project. It is commonly used to describe ongoing construction work, such as 'The city has several chantiers going on at the same time.' 'Chantier' can also be used in phrases like 'être sur un chantier,' meaning 'to be working on a construction site.'
