Definition of metiers Metiers

We found 3 definitions of metiers from 2 different sources.

What does metiers mean?

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Noun Plural: metiers
metier - an occupation for which you are especially well suited; "in law he found his true metier"
		medium
metier - an asset of special worth or utility; "cooking is his forte"
		forte, strong suit, long suit, specialty, speciality, strong point, strength
		weak point an attribute that is inadequate or deficient
		asset, plus a useful or valuable quality

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metier
(Fr.). Literally means any calling or business. In a military sense, it is peculiarly applicable to those nations which keep up large standing armies, and make war their principal object and pursuit. Chevalier Folard gives the following definition relative to the question which is often discussed on the subject of war, namely, whether war be a trade or a science. The English call it a profession. Folard, however, distinguishes it in this manner: La guerre est une métier pour les ignorons, et une science pour les habiles gens, “war in the apprehension, and under the management of ignorant persons is certainly a mere trade or business, but among able men it becomes an important branch of science.”