painter
The French word 'peintre' is used as a noun to refer to an individual who paints, specifically one who produces art, similar to 'painter' in English. It can be used in a variety of scenarios, from art discussions to professional settings or even casual conversations, just as in English.
He is an excellent painter.
This is a simple sentence structure in French where 'peintre' is used to specify a person's profession, in this case meaning 'painter'. 'Excellent' is an adjective describing the quality of the person's work.
The painter is working in his workshop.
In this sentence, 'peintre' identifies the subject's profession and 'travaille dans son atelier' describes the painter's activity. In French, 'travaille' is the verb for 'to work', which is frequently used in connection with professions.
I admire the painter's work.
In this instance, 'peintre' is combined with the possessive 'du' (de + le), which denotes ownership or association, in this case referring to the work produced by the painter. 'J'admire' expresses the speaker's admiration for the painter's work.