craftsman
gb/kɹˈæftsmən/ us/kɹˈæftsmən/
B2
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B2
role
1
skilled maker of handmade items
A person who makes things by hand very well.
Schéma d’usage :
a craftsman; a craftsman who makes [things]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse craftsman (a skilled maker) with craft (a hobby activity) or use it when they mean artist (focused on creative expression).
Synonymes
artisan (Often suggests traditional methods and high-quality handmade work.)
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maker (More general; does not always imply high skill.)
Antonymes
amateur (Not professionally trained or not highly skilled.)
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mass producer (Produces goods in large quantities rather than by hand.)
Collocations
skilled craftsman
|master craftsman
|local craftsman
|traditional craftsman
|fine craftsman
|a craftsman at work
|a craftsman workshop
|handmade by a craftsman
|craftsman furniture
|craftsman jewelry
Thèmes
work
|arts
|manufacturing
|daily_life
Exemples
- The craftsman carved the handle from walnut and polished it by hand.
- She bought the bowl directly from a craftsman at the weekend market.
- The museum showed tools used by a medieval craftsman.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The craftsman makes chairs by hand.
- I met a craftsman at the market.
Nom
B2
role
2
skilled worker in a trade
A skilled worker, for example in building or repair work.
Schéma d’usage :
a craftsman; a craftsman in [a trade]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes overuse craftsman for any worker; it implies skill and training, not just any job.
Synonymes
tradesperson (Neutral modern term for someone in a trade; not gendered.)
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tradesman (Common, but can sound male-coded in some contexts.)
Antonymes
unskilled worker (Lacks specialized training or trade skill.)
Collocations
qualified craftsman
|experienced craftsman
|maintenance craftsman
|craftsman carpenter
|craftsman plumber
|craftsman joiner
|craftsman builder
|hire a craftsman
|team of craftsmen
|craftsman services
Thèmes
work
|construction
|business
Exemples
- They hired a craftsman to restore the original woodwork in the house.
- The company is looking for a craftsman with experience in metal fabrication.
- Only licensed craftsmen are allowed to work on the historic building.
Exemples pédagogiques
- We need a craftsman to fix the door.
- He is a craftsman in building work.
Nom
C1
role
3
person who works with great skill
Someone who does their work extremely well and carefully.
Schéma d’usage :
a craftsman of [something]; a craftsman with [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may think craftsman only means making physical objects; it can also praise careful, skillful work in writing, design, and similar fields.
Synonymes
master (Stronger praise; can imply top-level expertise or authority.)
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perfectionist (Focuses on high standards; not always about skill.)
Antonymes
slapdash worker (Works carelessly and without attention to detail.)
Collocations
true craftsman
|consummate craftsman
|a craftsman of words
|a craftsman of storytelling
|a craftsman of dialogue
|a craftsman of his trade
|craftsmanlike skill
|meticulous craftsman
|a craftsman’s approach
|a craftsman’s standards
Thèmes
work
|arts
|education
Exemples
- He’s a craftsman with dialogue, shaping every line until it feels natural.
- Her code is clean and elegant—she’s a real craftsman.
- The editor admired him as a craftsman of short stories.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She is a craftsman with words.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
craftsman
API
GB/kɹˈæftsmən/
US/kɹˈæftsmən/
Syllabes et accentuation
crafts - man (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (crafts)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: craftsman
- Plural: craftsmen
Famille de mots
Expressions
a craftsman's eye
1/ə kɹˈæftsmənz ˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
ability to judge workmanship
The ability to see small details and quality.
Exemples
- With a craftsman's eye, she spotted the uneven stitching immediately.
- He has a craftsman's eye for good wood and solid joints.
- It takes a craftsman's eye to tell an original from a cheap copy.
craftsman bungalow
1/kɹˈæftsmən bˈʌŋɡəloʊ/
fixed phrase
house in Craftsman style
A type of house built in the Craftsman style.
Exemples
- They restored a 1912 Craftsman bungalow with the original built-in cabinets.
- The neighborhood is full of Craftsman bungalows and mature trees.
- She loves the wide porch typical of a Craftsman bungalow.
craftsman-style
1/kɹˈæftsmən stˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
in the Craftsman design style
Designed in the Craftsman style.
Exemples
- They added Craftsman-style trim around the windows.
- The kitchen has Craftsman-style cabinets in oak.
- He prefers Craftsman-style furniture because it feels solid and simple.
master craftsman
1/mˈæstɚ kɹˈæftsmən/
fixed phrase
top-level skilled craft worker
A craftsman who is extremely skilled.
Exemples
- The violin was made by a master craftsman in Cremona.
- She trained for years before she was recognized as a master craftsman.
- Only a master craftsman could repair the intricate inlay without damaging it.