maître d’œuvre

le maître d’œuvre, la maîtresse d’œuvre
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
a. project manager
Je voulais un maître d’œuvre avec une solide formation d'architecte.I wanted a project manager with a solid architectural background.
b. prime contractor
Le projet a déjà eu trois maîtres d’œuvre différents et les travaux sont au point mort.The project has already had three different prime contractors, and construction work is at a standstill.
c. main contractor
La maîtresse d’œuvre m'a donné des nouvelles rassurantes de l'avancée des travaux.The main contractor gave me reassuring news about the progress of the construction work.
d. general contractor
Le maître d’œuvre a demandé aux ouvriers d'accélérer la cadence.The general contractor asked the construction workers to speed up the pace.
e. master builder
Le maître d’œuvre nous a promis que le bâtiment serait livré avant la fin de l'année.The master builder promised us that the building would be handed over before the end of the year.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(key person in the success of a project or event)
a. architect
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Steve Jobs fut l'un des maîtres d’œuvre de la révolution numérique.Steve Jobs was one of the architects of the digital revolution.
b. organizer
Je tiens à remercier les maîtres d’œuvre de cette nouvelle édition du Salon international de l'agriculture.I would like to thank the organizers of this new edition of Paris International Agricultural Show.
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