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

单词	métiers
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 métiers noun variants also metiers plural of métier as in specialties something for which a person shows a special talent public speaking is not my métier, as others can attest Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance specialties things specialities fortes domains vocations provinces strong suits departments disciplines businesses elements areas talents long suits pursuits spheres gifts realms bailiwicks arenas tendencies fields fiefs circles precincts terrains fiefdoms penchants partialities aptitudes inclinations knacks demesnes flairs faculties bents proclivities predilections geniuses rackets genii lines leanings predispositions propensities
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