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engineer

/ˌɛn.dʒɪˈnɪə/

/ˌɛn.dʒɪˈnɪr/

engineernoun

engineers

/ˌɛn.dʒɪˈnɪə/

/ˌɛn.dʒɪˈnɪr/

Translations

ingénieur

The engineer was responsible for designing the new bridge.

L’ingénieur était chargé de concevoir le nouveau pont.

Additional translations

ingénieur du génieDans le contexte militaire, pour une unité du génie.

sapeurDans le contexte militaire.

mécanicienDans le sens de conducteur ou responsable de la machine, notamment pour un train.

Definitions

A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures.

The engineer was responsible for designing the new bridge.

A person who operates or is in charge of an engine, especially on a train.

The train engineer ensured that the locomotive ran smoothly throughout the journey.

A person who is skilled in a branch of engineering, especially as a professional.

As a software engineer, she develops applications for mobile devices.

A member of a military engineering unit responsible for construction, demolition, fortifications, and other specialized tasks.

The combat engineer cleared the minefield before the infantry advanced.

Synonyms

engineerverb

engineered

Past Simple

engineered

Past Participle

engineering

Gerund

/ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə/

/ˌen.dʒəˈnɪr/

Translations

concevoirDans le sens de concevoir et mettre au point selon des principes scientifiques.

The team engineered a new bridge to withstand earthquakes.

L’équipe a conçu un nouveau pont pour résister aux tremblements de terre.

Additional translations

mettre au pointDans le sens de modifier ou d’améliorer techniquement.

élaborerDans le sens d’arranger habilement ou de façon planifiée.

modifier génétiquementDans le domaine biologique et scientifique.

Definitions

To design, construct, or manage something using scientific principles.

The team engineered a new bridge to withstand earthquakes.

To skillfully or artfully arrange for something to happen.

She engineered a meeting between the two estranged friends.

To alter or modify something, often in a way that is not immediately obvious.

The company engineered the software to improve its performance.

To modify or create (an organism, system, etc.) through genetic or technical manipulation.

Scientists engineered the crops to resist drought.

Synonyms

engineeradjective

/ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə/

/ˌɛn.dʒəˈnɪr/

Used attributively to denote relation to engineers or engineering (e.g., "engineer unit").

Translations

du génieS’emploie surtout dans le contexte militaire.

The engineer battalion was tasked with clearing the route.

Le bataillon du génie a été chargé de dégager l’itinéraire.

Additional translations

d’ingénierieDans un contexte technique ou professionnel.

Definitions

Relating to engineers or the field of engineering.

The engineer battalion was tasked with clearing the route.

Synonyms