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garagiste

garage mechanic

noun gah-rah-ZHEEST Rare
People & Society Professions

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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