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faucheur

reaper

noun foh-SHUR Rare
Animals & Nature Farm Animals

Also means

mower (person or machine)

Usage Note

Faucheur derives from faucher (to mow or reap) and refers to a person who cuts grass or grain with a scythe, or to a machine that does the same. The feminine faucheuse also designates a mechanical mower. In cultural terms, la Faucheuse (the Grim Reaper) is a well-known personification of death in French art and literature, directly parallel to English.

Examples

"Le faucheur travaille dans les champs dès l'aube."

Natural Translation

The reaper works in the fields from dawn.

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