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chantier

construction site, worksite

noun shahn-TYEH Less Common

Also means

mess, shambles (informal)

Usage Note

Chantier is the standard word for any building or roadwork site. Informally, quel chantier! means 'what a mess!' describing a disorganized space. Chantier naval is a shipyard — a key compound worth knowing given French maritime history.

Examples

"Le chantier dure depuis six mois."

Natural Translation

The construction site has been going on for six months.

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