noun🔗ShareSous-traitantA contractor hired by a general contractor employed by the contractor rather than directly hired by the customer."The construction company hired a general contractor to build the new school, and that general contractor then hired a subcontractor to install the electrical wiring. "L'entreprise de construction a engagé un entrepreneur général pour construire la nouvelle école, et cet entrepreneur général a ensuite engagé un sous-traitant pour installer le câblage électrique.businessjobeconomyindustryworkorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading