Also means
garage owner
Usage Note
Garagiste refers either to someone who owns or runs a garage (garagiste propriétaire) or, more commonly, to a mechanic who works in one. The word is used for both men and women (le/la garagiste). It should not be confused with mécanicien, which specifically emphasizes the technical repair role.
Examples
"Le garagiste a réparé les freins en une heure."
Natural Translation
The mechanic fixed the brakes in an hour.
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