métier

mé·tier

noun \ˈme-ˌtyā, me-ˈ\

Definition of MÉTIER

1

: vocation, trade

2

: an area of activity in which one excels : forte

Variants of MÉTIER

mé·tier also me·tier \ˈme-ˌtyā, me-ˈ\

Examples of MÉTIER

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

Origin of MÉTIER

French, from Old French mestier, from Vulgar Latin *misterium, alteration of Latin ministerium work, ministry

First Known Use: 1792

Related to MÉTIER

Synonyms: long suit, forte (also metier), speciality, specialty, strong suit, thing

Related Words: area, arena, bailiwick, business, circle, demesne, department, discipline, domain, fief, fiefdom, field, line, precinct, province, realm, sphere, terrain; element; aptitude, aptness, bent, faculty, flair, genius, gift, knack, talent; pursuit, racket, vocation; inclination, leaning, partiality, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency

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