HyperDic: metier

English > 2 senses of the word metier:
NOUNattributemetier, forte, strong suit, long suit, specialty, speciality, strong point, strengthan asset of special worth or utility
actmetier, mediuman occupation for which you are especially well suited
metier > pronunciation
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English > metier: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningAn asset of special worth or utility.
Synonymsforte, strong suit, long suit, specialty, speciality, strong point, strength
Narrowergreen thumb, green fingersA special ability to make plants grow
Broaderasset, plusA useful or valuable quality
Oppositeweak pointAn attribute that is inadequate or deficient
Spanishespecialidad, especialización, fuerte, oficio, punto fuerte
Catalanfort
English > metier: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningAn occupation for which you are especially well suited.
Example"in law he found his true metier"
Synonymmedium
Broaderoccupation, business, job, line of work, lineThe principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

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