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Architecture et Construction - Caractéristiques Ornementales en Architecture

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molding
molding
[nom]

a narrow piece of plaster, wood, or other material, used as decoration along the top of a wall, around a door, etc.

moulure

moulure

Ex: The interior designer recommended decorative molding for the window casings .

Le designer d'intérieur a recommandé des moulures décoratives pour les encadrements de fenêtres.

relief
relief
[nom]

a sculptural technique in which shapes or figures are raised above a flat background

relief

relief

Ex: Relief allows patterns to stand out without cutting completely through the material .

Le relief permet aux motifs de se détacher sans couper complètement le matériau.

frieze
frieze
[nom]

a narrow and decorative border that has engravings or pictures on it, especially above the walls of a room or building

frise, bordure

frise, bordure

Ex: The artist was commissioned to create a new frieze for the courthouse , illustrating the principles of justice .

L'artiste a été chargé de créer une nouvelle frise pour le palais de justice, illustrant les principes de la justice.

rosette
rosette
[nom]

a decorative element in the shape of a stylized flower, often used as an ornament or embellishment in architecture and design

rosette, ornement en forme de fleur stylisée

rosette, ornement en forme de fleur stylisée

cartouche

a decorative frame or panel, typically in the shape of an oval or rectangle, used to showcase inscriptions, symbols, or decorative motifs, commonly found in Egyptian and Renaissance architecture

cartouche

cartouche

cornice
cornice
[nom]

an ornamental border made of plaster or wood, often used around the top of a wall where it meets the ceiling

corniche

corniche

Ex: The cornice in the hallway was carved with delicate floral patterns .

La corniche dans le couloir était sculptée de motifs floraux délicats.

scrollwork

decorative motifs or patterns characterized by flowing, curving lines resembling scrolls or spirals, often used to adorn architectural elements such as friezes, moldings, and ironwork

arabesque, volute

arabesque, volute

balconet

a small balcony or railing-like structure typically found on the upper level of a building, often ornamental in nature and providing a decorative accent to the façade

balconnet, petit balcon

balconnet, petit balcon

fretwork

decorative designs that are cut into metal, wood, etc.

pièce chantournée

pièce chantournée

accolade

a curved ornamental feature, typically placed above doorways, windows, or niches, often found in Gothic architecture

accolade, arcature

accolade, arcature

Ex: Restoration efforts preserved the original accolade carvings .

Les efforts de restauration ont préservé les accolades sculptées originales.

annulet
annulet
[nom]

a small circular ornament or molding, resembling a ring, used in architectural design for decorative purposes

annelet, petit anneau ornemental

annelet, petit anneau ornemental

archivolt

a decorative molding or band that spans the curved underside of an arch, often adorned with intricate sculptural or ornamental details

archivolte, moulure d'arc

archivolte, moulure d'arc

billet
billet
[nom]

decorative elements used in medieval architecture, especially in Romanesque designs

billettes

billettes

Ex: Billets were commonly used in Norman architecture for their simple , cylindrical form .

Les billettes étaient couramment utilisées dans l'architecture normande pour leur forme simple et cylindrique.

cinquefoil

a decorative architectural element or motif consisting of five rounded lobes or petals arranged in a symmetrical design, resembling a five-leafed clover or flower

cinquefeuille, motif à cinq lobes

cinquefeuille, motif à cinq lobes

cordon
cordon
[nom]

a decorative horizontal band or molding on a building's exterior

cordon, moulure décorative

cordon, moulure décorative

crocket
crocket
[nom]

a small projecting ornament, often in the form of a leaf or a bud, used to decorate the edges or angles of architectural elements such as spires, pinnacles, or gables

crochet, ornement architectural en forme de feuille ou de bourgeon

crochet, ornement architectural en forme de feuille ou de bourgeon

cuspidation

the presence of a pointed or cusped feature, typically seen in architectural elements such as arches, tracery, or ornamental designs

cuspidation, présence d'une caractéristique pointue ou en forme de cuspide

cuspidation, présence d'une caractéristique pointue ou en forme de cuspide

dentil
dentil
[nom]

a small, rectangular-shaped block or tooth-like projection used as a decorative element in the molding or cornice of a building

denticule, dentelure

denticule, dentelure

dogtooth

a small, pointed, tooth-like ornament often used in architectural detailing, characterized by its sharp, triangular shape resembling the tooth of a dog

dent-de-chien, ornement en forme de dent de chien

dent-de-chien, ornement en forme de dent de chien

finial
finial
[nom]

a decorative element placed at the top or end of an architectural feature or object

pommeau, ornement terminal

pommeau, ornement terminal

fluting
fluting
[nom]

a series of vertical grooves or shallow concave channels that are often found on columns, pilasters, or other architectural elements

cannelure, stries verticales

cannelure, stries verticales

groove
groove
[nom]

a long, narrow cut or indentation, often linear in shape, that is typically found on surfaces such as columns, moldings, or panels in architectural design

rainure, sillon

rainure, sillon

frontispiece

a decorative architectural element positioned at the front of a building, often serving as an entrance or decorative feature

frontispice

frontispice

coffer
coffer
[nom]

a sunken decorative panel, typically square or rectangular in shape, that is used to adorn ceilings, domes, or vaults in architecture

caisson, panneau décoratif enfoncé

caisson, panneau décoratif enfoncé

gutta
gutta
[nom]

a small, rectangular or cone-shaped decorative element typically found on the underside of the triglyphs in a Doric frieze

goutte, élément décoratif en forme de petite goutte

goutte, élément décoratif en forme de petite goutte

meander
meander
[nom]

a continuous, repeating design made of straight lines and right angles, often seen in Greek art and architecture

méandre, fret

méandre, fret

Ex: His tattoo included a stylized meander inspired by ancient pottery .

Son tatouage comprenait un méandre stylisé inspiré de la poterie antique.

pendant
pendant
[nom]

a decorative hanging ornament or pendant-shaped element that is suspended from a ceiling or structure

pendentif, pendeloque

pendentif, pendeloque

quatrefoil

a decorative element or motif consisting of four overlapping circles or lobes that form a symmetrical shape resembling a four-leaf clover

quatrefeuille, motif à quatre feuilles

quatrefeuille, motif à quatre feuilles

Ex: The Islamic mosque had a quatrefoil-shaped dome, representing the four corners of the earth and the unity of all creation.

La mosquée islamique avait un dôme en forme de quatrefoil, représentant les quatre coins de la terre et l'unité de toute la création.

strapwork

a decorative motif in architecture and design that consists of interlacing or overlapping bands or straps, often in a geometric or scrolling pattern

entrelacs, motif à bandes entrelacées

entrelacs, motif à bandes entrelacées

strigil
strigil
[nom]

a decorative motif or pattern resembling the shape or design of the ancient strigil tool

strigile, motif strigile

strigile, motif strigile

beading
beading
[nom]

a decorative molding or edging characterized by a series of small, rounded or elongated shapes resembling beads, often used to add detail and visual interest to surfaces or edges

perlage, moulure perlée

perlage, moulure perlée

astragal

a decorative molding or profile that consists of a semi-circular shape or a series of small beads, often used to create a decorative border or separation between two surfaces

astragale, moulure semi-circulaire

astragale, moulure semi-circulaire

bolection

a raised, projecting molding or frame with a distinctive profile, often used around doors, windows, or paneling to create a decorative and three-dimensional effect on the surface

bolection, moulure en saillie

bolection, moulure en saillie

bead
bead
[nom]

a rounded molding or trim used for edging or ornamenting furniture and woodwork

moulure, baguette

moulure, baguette

Ex: The chair 's legs featured a subtle bead.

Les pieds de la chaise présentaient un boudin subtil.

beak
beak
[nom]

a projecting or ornamental feature resembling the beak of a bird, typically found at the end or corner of a roof, canopy, or gable

bec, éperon

bec, éperon

bed molding

a type of molding that is typically used at the junction between a wall and a ceiling or between different architectural elements

moulure de lit, moulure d'encadrement

moulure de lit, moulure d'encadrement

cavetto
cavetto
[nom]

a concave molding or profile with a curved shape, resembling a segment of a circle

cavetto, moulure concave

cavetto, moulure concave

ovolo
ovolo
[nom]

a rounded molding with a convex quarter-circle cross-section, used as a decorative element to add elegance and visual appeal to various architectural features

ovolo, moulure en quart-de-rond

ovolo, moulure en quart-de-rond

ectype
ectype
[nom]

a replica, copy, or reproduction of a decorative element or architectural detail, often created for restoration or preservation purposes

ectype, réplique

ectype, réplique

gadroon
gadroon
[nom]

a decorative motif or molding consisting of convex, rounded, or scalloped shapes that are typically repeated in a regular pattern

godron, moulure godronnée

godron, moulure godronnée

quirk
quirk
[nom]

a small, recessed detail or groove used to create a visual transition or decorative element between different architectural features

détail en retrait, rainure décorative

détail en retrait, rainure décorative

calotte
calotte
[nom]

a small, dome-like or vaulted structure, often used as a decorative element or as a covering for a specific area

calotte

calotte

baguette

a slender, elongated architectural feature, decorative or functional, typically made of stone, metal, or wood

baguette, moulure

baguette, moulure

Ex: Baguettes can serve both structural and decorative purposes .

Les baguettes peuvent servir à la fois à des fins structurelles et décoratives.

cresting

decorative ornamental elements, such as finials or small sculptures, often found along the ridge or top edge of a roof or wall, adding visual interest and architectural detail

crête, ornement de faîtage

crête, ornement de faîtage

terminal figure

a sculpted or decorative element that is placed at the end or termination point of a structure, such as a column, pilaster, or balustrade

figure terminale, ornement terminal

figure terminale, ornement terminal

architrave

a decorative molding or trim used in interior design and woodworking

architrave, moulure décorative

architrave, moulure décorative

medallion

a circular or oval decorative element used in architecture and design to add ornamental detail, often featuring intricate patterns or symbols

médaillon, ornement circulaire ou ovale

médaillon, ornement circulaire ou ovale

cushion
cushion
[nom]

a decorative element or motif resembling a cushion or pillow, often used to adorn the bases or capitals of columns, pilasters, or other architectural features

coussinet, oreiller décoratif

coussinet, oreiller décoratif

ornamental plasterwork

the art of using plaster to create intricate and decorative designs, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of architectural interiors

stuc ornemental, plâtre décoratif

stuc ornemental, plâtre décoratif

baldachin

a decorative structure, often made of fabric or richly adorned materials, supported by columns or suspended from the ceiling, used to cover or highlight an important object or area, such as an altar or a throne

baldaquin, ciel de lit

baldaquin, ciel de lit

necking
necking
[nom]

a decorative band or molding found at the top of a column, typically serving as a transition between the shaft and the capital

gorgerin, collet

gorgerin, collet

plaque
plaque
[nom]

a board made of stone, wood, etc. with writings on it, attached to a building to honor an important person or event

plaque

plaque

channel
channel
[nom]

a groove or recessed groove-like feature, often found on columns, moldings, or other architectural elements, adding decorative or functional detail to the surface

canalure, rainure

canalure, rainure

reed
reed
[nom]

a vertical groove or rib, often decorative, resembling a reed stem, found on columns, pilasters, or other architectural elements

cannelure, strie

cannelure, strie

Ex: Reeds carved into the stone enhanced the hall 's elegance .

Les cannelures sculptées dans la pierre ont rehaussé l'élégance de la salle.

stria
stria
[nom]

a long, narrow groove or linear marking, often found on surfaces such as walls or columns, adding texture or decorative detailing to the architectural element

strie, rainure

strie, rainure

acanthus

a decorative motif commonly used in architecture, characterized by the stylized representation of the leaves of the acanthus plant

acanthe, motif d'acanthe

acanthe, motif d'acanthe

conge
conge
[nom]

a concave or curved profile or molding used as a transitional element between different parts of a building or between different architectural features

congé

congé

scotia
scotia
[nom]

a concave, curved molding that gradually decreases in diameter from top to bottom, often used for decorative purposes on columns and other architectural elements

scotie, moulure concave

scotie, moulure concave

volute
volute
[nom]

a spiral or scroll-like architectural ornament, typically found at the top of a column capital, staircase railing, or decorative molding

volute, ornement en spirale

volute, ornement en spirale

Ex: The Renaissance palace 's staircase was flanked by marble balustrades adorned with delicate volutes, showcasing the craftsmanship of the era .

L'escalier du palais de la Renaissance était flanqué de balustrades en marbre ornées de délicates volutes, mettant en valeur l'artisanat de l'époque.

coving
coving
[nom]

a decorative molding or curved section that is typically installed along the meeting point of a wall and ceiling to add aesthetic appeal and create a smooth transition

corniche, moulure décorative

corniche, moulure décorative

filet
filet
[nom]

a narrow, rounded, or beveled strip used to create a smooth or decorative transition between surfaces

filet, moulure

filet, moulure

Ex: Stone columns were outlined with a decorative filet.

Les colonnes de pierre étaient soulignées d'un filet décoratif.

capstone

the final, crowning stone or element placed at the top of a structure, often symbolizing completion or achievement

pierre angulaire, clé de voûte

pierre angulaire, clé de voûte

breast
breast
[nom]

a curved or rounded projection, such as the front surface of a molding or the convex part of a cornice

saillie, bosse

saillie, bosse

Ex: Architectural drawings indicated the breast of the column .

Les dessins architecturaux indiquaient le gorge de la colonne.

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