métier

[mey-tyey, mey-tyey]

noun

1. a field of work; occupation, trade, or profession.

2. a field of work or other activity in which one has special ability or training; forte.

métier

/ ˈmɛtɪeɪ /

noun

1. a profession or trade, esp that to which one is well suited

2. a person's strong point or speciality

Word History and Origins

Origin of métier¹

1785–95; < French; Old French mestier < Gallo-Romance *misterium, for Latin ministerium ministry

Word History and Origins

Origin of métier¹

C18: from French, ultimately from Latin ministerium service