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laitier

milkman

noun leh-TYEH Rare

Also means

dairy (adjective)

Usage Note

Laitier as a noun refers to the person who delivers or sells milk and dairy products. As an adjective it means 'dairy,' used in phrases like vache laitière (dairy cow) or produits laitiers (dairy products). The feminine noun laitière can also mean a dairy cow itself.

Examples

"Le laitier passait tôt le matin."

Natural Translation

The milkman came early in the morning.

Literal Translation

The milkman passed early in the morning.

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