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"le chantier"

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Definition: building site, job site, depot

Le chantier du peintre est à côté du parc - The painter's job site is next to the park

informal - shambles, mess

Quel chantier ! - What a mess!

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Pronunciation: [sha(n) tyay]Audio Link

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