chantier

/ʃɑ̃.tje/
1.
nounmasculineSing

construction site

worksite

shipyard (in compounds: chantier naval)

Il y a un chantier au coin de la rue, la circulation est ralentie.

There's a construction site on the corner of the street; traffic is slowed.

Synonyms:site de construction, travaux
2.
nounmasculineSing

mess

shambles

Range ta chambre, c'est un vrai chantier ici !

Tidy your room, it's a real mess in here!

Synonyms:pagaille, désordre, bordel
3.
nounmasculineSing

large-scale project or undertaking

major task (often long-term or complex)

La rénovation de l'hôpital est un chantier qui prendra plusieurs années.

The hospital renovation is a large-scale project that will take several years.

Synonyms:projet, gros projet, entreprise