métier — meaning in English
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English meaning
- craft noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
- job noun A paid position of regular employment.
- occupation noun A person's job or profession.
- profession noun A job or occupation that requires special training or skill, especially one with a recognized qualification.
- trade verb To buy and sell goods, services, or securities.
Senses
métier is used for these senses in English:
- craft (countable, plural crafts) A branch of skilled work or trade, especially one requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill, but sometimes applied equally to any business, calling or profession; the skilled practice of a practical occupation [since the 9th century].
- job An economic role for which a person is paid.
- métier Any activity that is pursued as a trade or profession; a calling.
- occupation An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.
- profession A professional occupation.
- trade (countable) The skilled practice of a practical occupation.
craft — full definition
- noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
- noun A trade or occupation requiring skilled manual work.
- noun A boat, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft (used for vessels generally).
- noun Cleverness or cunning used to deceive or manipulate.
- verb To make or produce something with skill and care.
job — full definition
- noun A paid position of regular employment.
- noun A particular task or piece of work to be done.
- noun Informal for a robbery or heist.
- noun A corrupt or self-serving act carried out under the appearance of official duty.
- verb To work irregularly, taking on individual pieces of paid work.