soudeur

welder

noun soo-DUR Rare

Usage Note

Soudeur is the masculine form; the feminine is soudeuse. It derives from the verb souder (to weld or to solder). A soudeur can work with metal (arc welding) or electronics (soldering), and the term covers both trade and industrial contexts.

Examples

"Le soudeur porte un masque protecteur."

Natural Translation

The welder wears a protective mask.

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