Cooper
The English word 'cooper' is translated into French as Cooper.
Meaning: craftsman (noun)
Did you know?
- The term tonnage in English, used to describe a ship's capacity, is directly related to the French word for the barrels a tonnelier would make.
- The art of the tonnelier is so vital to French culture that it is often categorized as a 'métier d'art' or artistic trade rather than just a manual labor job.
- Because barrels are essential for the champagne industry, some French coopers specialize exclusively in fûts de champagne, which require different structural strengths than wine barrels.
Examples in context
- Le tonnelier a fabriqué ce tonneau en chêne.The cooper made this oak barrel.
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are visiting a traditional workshop.
- ChloéRegarde Nathan, c'est un Cooper !Look Nathan, it's a cooper!
- NathanC'est fascinant de voir comment il travaille.It's fascinating to see how he works.
- ChloéIl fabrique des fûts à la main.He makes casks by hand.
- NathanLe métier de Cooper est très rare aujourd'hui.The cooper's trade is very rare today.
