atelier

/əˈtelieɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌætlˈjeɪ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌa-tᵊl-ˈyā/ (ame, mw)

atelier — noun

  • ateliersingular
  • ateliersplural

1. a room, studio, or workshop where an artist, fashion designer, or skilled crafts

1.名詞C1
釋義

a room, studio, or workshop where an artist, fashion designer, or skilled craftsperson creates their work — for example, a painter's light-filled studio with canvases and easels, or a dressmaker's workspace with sewing machines and fabric rolls.

例句

Vikram spent every afternoon in his atelier, painting large canvases for the upcoming exhibition.

in his atelier

Mei's atelier was filled with half-finished dresses, bolts of silk, and sketches pinned to the walls.

atelier was filled with

同義詞
  • studio

    the most common general term; atelier sounds more refined and is typically used for fine arts or high fashion, while studio is used broadly for any creative or recording space.

  • workshop

    emphasises hands-on craft or repair work; atelier puts more focus on artistic creation and design rather than repair or construction.

  • workroom

    a neutral, practical term for any room where work is done; atelier carries a connotation of artistry and specialised skill.

用法筆記

Frequently used in the contexts of fine art, fashion design, and luxury craftsmanship. It carries a more refined or specialised tone than the general word 'studio' — you would not normally refer to a recording studio, photography studio, or yoga studio as an atelier.

常見錯誤

She teaches yoga in her atelier.
She teaches yoga in her studio.
💡atelier refers specifically to an artist's or designer's creative workspace, not a general activity space.
The band recorded their new album in a small atelier.
The band recorded their new album in a small studio.
💡atelier is not used for music or recording spaces.