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goldsmith

/ˈɡoʊldsmɪθ/ /ˈɡoʊltsmɪθ/

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noun

Orfèvre

A person who makes, repairs or sells things out of gold, especially jewelry.

Examples :

"The goldsmith created a beautiful necklace for her grandmother's birthday. "

L'orfèvre a créé un magnifique collier pour l'anniversaire de sa grand-mère.

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noun

Banquier

A banker (because the goldsmiths of London used to receive money on deposit, being equipped to keep it safely).

Examples :

"In the 17th century, people often deposited their savings with the goldsmith, confident that their valuable metal was safer with him than at home. "

Au XVIIe siècle, les gens déposaient souvent leurs économies chez le banquier, convaincus que leurs métaux précieux étaient plus en sécurité chez lui qu'à la maison.

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