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tondeur

shearer, clipper

noun tohn-DUR Rare

Usage Note

Tondeur refers to someone who shears sheep or clips animals; the feminine form is tondeuse, which also denotes a lawnmower or hair clipper as a standalone noun. The verb tondre means to mow, shear, or clip.

Examples

"Le tondeur finit vite son travail."

Natural Translation

The shearer finishes his work quickly.

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