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
