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plombier

plumber

noun plohm-BYEH Rare

Origin: from Latin plumbum, 'lead' — pipes were once made of lead

Usage Note

plombier comes directly from plomb (lead), reflecting the historical use of lead pipes. The feminine form plombière also refers to a traditional French ice cream dessert (la plombière). The trade la plomberie covers both plumbing work and a plumbing shop.

Examples

"Le plombier répare la fuite sous l'évier."

Natural Translation

The plumber fixes the leak under the sink.

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