Carpenter in French
In France, this job is advertised as “Charpentier”. To search for jobs in France, type “Charpentier” or “Charpentière”.
- Masculine
- Charpentier
- Feminine
- Charpentière
- ROME code
- F1503
Source: France Travail, ROME 4.0 occupation directory (v61, published 15 June 2026) · Data downloaded on 18 October 2026
Common synonyms
- charpentier bois
Official ROME job titles
Job titles France Travail attaches to this occupation, useful as search keywords.
- Aide charpentier / Aide charpentière
- Aide charpentier poseur / Aide charpentière poseuse
- Artisan charpentier / Artisane charpentière
- Charpentier / Charpentière
- Charpentier / Charpentière de restauration
- Charpentier bois poseur / Charpentière bois poseuse
- Charpentier escaliéteur / Charpentière escaliéteuse
- Poseur / Poseuse de bardeaux
- Poseur / Poseuse de charpentes bois
- Poseur / Poseuse de charpentes en matériaux bois composites
- Poseur / Poseuse de charpentes ou constructions bois
- Poseur / Poseuse de charpentes traditionnelles
- Poseur / Poseuse de fermettes
- Traceur / Traceuse de charpentes en bois
Working as a carpenter in France
Working as an employed charpentier is not regulated in France, but employers expect a French qualification or equivalent experience: the CAP charpentier bois, the BP charpentier bois, the Bac pro technicien constructeur bois the Titre professionnel charpentier bois, or for heritage work the Bac pro interventions sur le patrimoine bâti (option charpente). Training with the Compagnons du Devoir carries real weight. Be careful with titles: search « charpentier », « charpentier bois », « charpentier poseur » or « charpentier ossature bois » for structural work, and « menuisier » only if you want joinery. Work at height and lifting require specific safety training, and some roles ask for a CACES for telehandlers.
French job profile (in French): Charpentier
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