Workbench (Établi) (WURK-bench)
A sturdy table at which manual work is done.
He organized his tools on the workbench.

Vice (Étau) (vys)
An instrument with two jaws for holding a workpiece firmly.
He used a vice to hold the metal while filing it.

Clamp (Serre-joint) (klamp)
A brace or band for strengthening or holding things tightly together.
He used clamps to hold the wood pieces while the glue dried.

Soldering Iron (Fer à souder) (SOL-der-ing AY-urn)
A tool used for melting solder to join metal parts.
He used a soldering iron to fix the circuit board.

Welding Machine (Poste à souder) (WELD-ing muh-SHEEN)
A machine used to join pieces of metal by heating them to a very high temperature.
The construction worker used a welding machine to join the steel beams.

Grinder (Meuleuse) (GRYN-der)
A power tool used for grinding or polishing materials.
He used a grinder to smooth the rough edges of the metal.

Lathe (Tour) (layth)
A machine for shaping wood or metal that is spun round while being worked on by a fixed tool.
The craftsman used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.

Band Saw (Scie à ruban) (band saw)
A saw consisting of a continuous toothed metal band stretched between two or more wheels.
He used a band saw to cut intricate shapes in the wood.

Drill Press (Perceuse à colonne) (dril pres)
A machine for drilling holes, having a drill bit held in a rotating chuck and moved down to the workpiece by means of a lever.
He used a drill press for making precise holes in the metal.

Sander (Ponceuse) (SAN-der)
A power tool used for smoothing surfaces by abrasion with sandpaper.
He used a sander to prepare the wood for painting.

Cement Mixer (Bétonnière) (si-MENT MIKS-er)
A machine for mixing cement, sand, gravel, and water to produce concrete.
The workers used a cement mixer to prepare the concrete for the foundation.

Bricklayer's Trowel (Truelle de maçon) (BRIK-lay-erz TROW-uhl)
A small flat tool used by bricklayers for spreading mortar.
The bricklayer used his trowel to apply mortar to the bricks.

Spirit Level (Niveau à bulle) (SPIR-it LEV-uhl)
An instrument designed to indicate whether a surface is level or plumb.
He used a spirit level to ensure the wall was perfectly vertical.

Safety Helmet (Casque de sécurité) (SAYF-tee HEL-mit)
A hard hat worn to protect the head from injury during construction work.
All workers on the construction site must wear a safety helmet.

Scaffold (Échafaudage) (SKA-fold)
A temporary structure on the outside of a building, made usually of wooden planks and metal poles, used by workers while building, repairing, or cleaning the building.
The painters were working on a scaffold to reach the high walls.

Crowbar (Pied-de-biche) (KROH-bar)
An iron bar with a flattened end, used as a lever.
He used a crowbar to pry open the crate.

Wheelbarrow (Brouette) (WHEEL-bar-oh)
A small cart with one wheel at the front and two handles at the back, used for carrying loads.
He used a wheelbarrow to transport the bricks.

Concrete Float (Taloche à béton) (KON-kreet floht)
A flat tool used to smooth the surface of freshly poured concrete.
The worker used a concrete float to finish the surface of the walkway.

Hammer Drill (Perforateur) (HAM-er dril)
A power drill that also has a hammering action, used for drilling into hard materials like concrete.
He used a hammer drill to make holes in the concrete wall.

Jackhammer (Marteau-piqueur) (JAK-ham-er)
A powerful hammer driven by compressed air, used for breaking up rock or pavement.
The construction crew used a jackhammer to break up the old asphalt.

Ruler (Règle) (ROO-ler)
A straight strip of rigid material marked at regular intervals and used for measuring lengths.
He used a ruler to draw a straight line.

Protractor (Rapporteur) (proh-TRAK-ter)
An instrument for measuring angles, typically in the form of a semicircular piece of transparent plastic marked with degrees.
She used a protractor to measure the angle.

Caliper (Pied à coulisse) (KAL-i-per)
An instrument for measuring external or internal dimensions, having two hinged legs that can be adjusted to fit the component to be measured and read off a scale.
He used a caliper to measure the diameter of the pipe.

Micrometer (Micromètre) (my-KROM-i-ter)
An instrument for making very small or precise measurements.
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.

Plumb Bob (Fil à plomb) (pluhm bob)
A weight with a pointed tip suspended from a line, used to indicate the vertical direction.
The builder used a plumb bob to ensure the wall was perfectly vertical.

Measuring Tape (Mètre ruban) (MEZH-er-ing tayp)
A flexible ruler used to measure size or distance.
He used a measuring tape to find the length of the room.

Laser Level (Niveau laser) (LAY-zer LEV-uhl)
A level that projects a laser beam to provide a precise horizontal or vertical reference.
The carpenter used a laser level to align the pictures on the wall.

Thermometer (Thermomètre) (ther-MOM-i-ter)
An instrument for measuring and indicating temperature.
He used a thermometer to check the temperature of the water.

Hygrometer (Hygromètre) (hy-GROM-i-ter)
An instrument for measuring the humidity of the air or a gas.
The museum uses a hygrometer to monitor the humidity levels.

Pressure Gauge (Manomètre) (PRESH-er gayj)
An instrument for measuring the pressure of a fluid.
He checked the tire pressure with a pressure gauge.