métier

noun

mé·tier ˈme-ˌtyā How to pronounce métier (audio)

me-ˈtyā

variants or less commonly metier

: vocation, trade

Journalism is her métier.

: an area of activity in which one excels : forte

Chess had become his métier.

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The words métier, employment, occupation, and calling all perform similar functions in English, though each word gets the job done in its own way. These hardworking synonyms can all refer to a specific sustained activity, especially an activity engaged in to earn a living, but these words also have slightly different shades of meaning. Employment implies simply that one was hired and is being paid by an employer, whereas occupation usually suggests special training, and calling generally applies to an occupation viewed as a vocation or profession. Métier, a French borrowing acquired by English speakers in the 18th century, typically implies a calling for which one feels especially fitted.

Example Sentences

After trying several careers, she found her true métier in computer science. public speaking is not my métier, as others can attest

Recent Examples on the Web After realizing that acting was not for her, Linstead found her metier as a casting director and worked in an advertising company and at International Casting Services representing actresses.

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 The short story is a cruel little metier and a poor choice for anyone hoping to conceal his or her faults as a writer.

Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2021 The pandemic intensifies the domesticity that is Wolitzer’s metier.

BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2021 Her timing seemed strange to some, just as her metier was fading.

The Economist, 20 June 2020 That the business of fashion was of great interest to Daves didn’t preclude her enjoyment of the metier.

Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2019 And ambiguous and withholdy endings are the metier of this show’s makers.

Wired, 2 Dec. 2019 Margiela is a man who appreciates the beauty existing objects, and was never afraid to reveal the process and craft of his metier.

Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2019 But with the Premier League season coming to a close on Sunday, Faria - who has followed Mourinho throughout his storied metier - has decided that a career change would be best for him.

SI.com, 12 May 2018 See More

métier

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variants also metier

as in specialty

something for which a person shows a special talent public speaking is not my métier, as others can attest

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Some common synonyms of métier are business, calling, employment, occupation, pursuit, and work. While all these words mean "a specific sustained activity engaged in especially in earning one's living," métier implies a calling or pursuit for which one believes oneself to be especially fitted.

acting was my one and only métier

The synonyms business and métier are sometimes interchangeable, but business suggests activity in commerce or the management of money and affairs.

the business of managing a hotel

The meanings of calling and métier largely overlap; however, calling applies to an occupation viewed as a vocation or profession.

the ministry seemed my true calling

While in some cases nearly identical to métier, employment implies work for which one has been engaged and is being paid by an employer.

your employment with this firm is hereby terminated

While the synonyms occupation and métier are close in meaning, occupation implies work in which one engages regularly especially as a result of training.

his occupation as a trained auto mechanic

The words pursuit and métier are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, pursuit suggests a trade, profession, or avocation followed with zeal or steady interest.

her family considered medicine the only proper pursuit

In some situations, the words work and métier are roughly equivalent. However, work may apply to any purposeful activity whether remunerative or not.

her work as a hospital volunteer

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释义	métier noun mé·tier ˈme-ˌtyā me-ˈtyā variants or less commonly metier 1 : vocation, trade Journalism is her métier. 2 : an area of activity in which one excels : forte Chess had become his métier. Did you know? The words métier, employment, occupation, and calling all perform similar functions in English, though each word gets the job done in its own way. These hardworking synonyms can all refer to a specific sustained activity, especially an activity engaged in to earn a living, but these words also have slightly different shades of meaning. Employment implies simply that one was hired and is being paid by an employer, whereas occupation usually suggests special training, and calling generally applies to an occupation viewed as a vocation or profession. Métier, a French borrowing acquired by English speakers in the 18th century, typically implies a calling for which one feels especially fitted. Synonyms forte long suit speciality specialty strong suit thing See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences After trying several careers, she found her true métier in computer science. public speaking is not my métier, as others can attest Recent Examples on the Web After realizing that acting was not for her, Linstead found her metier as a casting director and worked in an advertising company and at International Casting Services representing actresses. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 The short story is a cruel little metier and a poor choice for anyone hoping to conceal his or her faults as a writer. Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2021 The pandemic intensifies the domesticity that is Wolitzer’s metier. BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2021 Her timing seemed strange to some, just as her metier was fading. The Economist, 20 June 2020 That the business of fashion was of great interest to Daves didn’t preclude her enjoyment of the metier. Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2019 And ambiguous and withholdy endings are the metier of this show’s makers. Wired, 2 Dec. 2019 Margiela is a man who appreciates the beauty existing objects, and was never afraid to reveal the process and craft of his metier. Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2019 But with the Premier League season coming to a close on Sunday, Faria - who has followed Mourinho throughout his storied metier - has decided that a career change would be best for him. SI.com, 12 May 2018 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from French, going back to Old French mistier, mestier "divine service, function, duty, craft, profession" — more at mystery entry 2 First Known Use 1792, in the meaning defined at sense 1 métier noun variants also metier as in specialty something for which a person shows a special talent public speaking is not my métier, as others can attest Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance specialty thing speciality forte domain vocation business department province area discipline realm talent sphere element bailiwick gift arena pursuit field strong suit long suit aptitude knack precinct terrain racket flair genius aptness circle tendency inclination predilection fief faculty demesne bent penchant fiefdom line predisposition propensity proclivity partiality leaning Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of métier are business, calling, employment, occupation, pursuit, and work. While all these words mean "a specific sustained activity engaged in especially in earning one's living," métier implies a calling or pursuit for which one believes oneself to be especially fitted. acting was my one and only métier The synonyms business and métier are sometimes interchangeable, but business suggests activity in commerce or the management of money and affairs. the business of managing a hotel The meanings of calling and métier largely overlap; however, calling applies to an occupation viewed as a vocation or profession. the ministry seemed my true calling While in some cases nearly identical to métier, employment implies work for which one has been engaged and is being paid by an employer. your employment with this firm is hereby terminated While the synonyms occupation and métier are close in meaning, occupation implies work in which one engages regularly especially as a result of training. his occupation as a trained auto mechanic The words pursuit and métier are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, pursuit suggests a trade, profession, or avocation followed with zeal or steady interest. her family considered medicine the only proper pursuit In some situations, the words work and métier are roughly equivalent. However, work may apply to any purposeful activity whether remunerative or not. her work as a hospital volunteer
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