This is the 1105th most frequent French word.
atelier
A workshop or studio for an artist, designer, or craftsperson.
The word "atelier" is used here to describe a studio or workshop where artistic creation takes place, specifically painting.
Mon ami travaille dans un atelier de peinture.
My friend works in a painting studio.
In this sentence, "atelier" refers to a workshop where skilled craft, specifically blacksmithing, was historically performed.
Nous avons visité un ancien atelier de forgeron au musée.
We visited an old blacksmith's workshop at the museum.
Here, "atelier" is used to signify a session or class methodically organized to improve writing skills.