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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