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Architecture et Construction - Caractéristiques Ornementales en Architecture

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux éléments ornementaux de l'architecture tels que « moulure », « rainure » et « plaque ».

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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 molding for the window casings .
relief
[nom]

a method of carving a decorative pattern in a piece of wood, stone, etc. in a way that it stands out the surface

relief

relief

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 frieze for the courthouse , illustrating the principles of justice .
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 floral

rosette, ornement floral

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 décorative

cartouche, cartouche décorative

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

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

motifs enroulés, ornementation enroulée

motifs enroulés, ornementation enroulée

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, balcon de façade

balconnet, balcon de façade

a decorative technique used in architecture, particularly on exterior surfaces, involving the application of ornamental plasterwork or stucco to create intricate patterns, designs, or reliefs

stuc, enduit décoratif

stuc, enduit décoratif

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

pièce chantournée

pièce chantournée

a decorative arch or arc-shaped molding often found above doorways or windows in architecture, symbolizing honor or achievement

accolade (architecture), arcature

accolade (architecture), arcature

annulet
[nom]

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

annelet, petit anneau

annelet, petit anneau

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

archivolte, moulure d'archivolte

archivolte, moulure d'archivolte

billet
[nom]

decorative elements used in medieval architecture, especially in Romanesque designs

billet, éléments décoratifs

billet, éléments décoratifs

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

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

cinqfoils, cinqfeuilles

cinqfoils, cinqfeuilles

cordon
[nom]

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

cordon, frise

cordon, frise

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, croc

crochet, croc

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

cuspidation, présence d'un élément pointu

cuspidation, présence d'un élément pointu

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, denture décorative

denticule, denture décorative

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

dent de chien, ornement en forme de dent

finial
[nom]

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

sommet, ornement de faîte

sommet, ornement de faîte

fluting
[nom]

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

cannelure, flûtage

cannelure, flûtage

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, fente

rainure, fente

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

frontispice, avant-corps

frontispice, avant-corps

coffer
[nom]

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

caisson, coffrage

caisson, coffrage

gutta
[nom]

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

goutte, goutte décorative

goutte, goutte décorative

meander
[nom]

a decorative motif consisting of a continuous line that forms a repeated pattern of right angles or Greek key-like shapes

mêandre, ornement en grec

mêandre, ornement en grec

pendant
[nom]

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

pendule, pendentif

pendule, pendentif

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

quatrefoil, quatre-feuilles

quatrefoil, quatre-feuilles

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

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

travail de sangle, motif de bande

travail de sangle, motif de bande

strigil
[nom]

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

strigile, motif strigile

strigile, motif strigile

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

boulage, perlage

boulage, perlage

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 en astragale

astragale, moulure en astragale

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 relief

bolection, moulure en relief

bead
[nom]

a rounded, narrow decorative molding or profile that resembles a small, continuous bead or cylinder

boulon, perle

boulon, perle

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, avant-toit

bec, avant-toit

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, corniche

moulure de lit, corniche

cavetto
[nom]

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

cavetto, cavité

cavetto, cavité

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

ovoïde, moulure ovale

ovoïde, moulure ovale

ectype
[nom]

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

réplique, copie

réplique, copie

gadroon
[nom]

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

goujonnage, garniture à motif ondulé

goujonnage, garniture à motif ondulé

quirk
[nom]

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

détail, groove

détail, groove

calotte
[nom]

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

calotte, dôme

calotte, dôme

a slender architectural element used for decorative or functional purposes on building facades, typically made of metal, wood, or stone

baguette architecturale, bandeau

baguette architecturale, bandeau

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

ornement de faîte, crête décorative

ornement de faîte, crête décorative

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, élément terminal

figure terminale, élément terminal

a decorative molding or trim used in interior design and woodworking

architrave, corniche

architrave, corniche

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

médaillon, médaillons decoratifs

médaillon, médaillons decoratifs

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

coussin, entrelacs

coussin, entrelacs

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

plâtrerie ornementale, ornementation en plâtre

plâtrerie ornementale, ornementation en plâtre

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, dais

baldaquin, dais

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

necking, necking (architecture)

necking, necking (architecture)

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
[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

rainure, canal

rainure, canal

reed
[nom]

a decorative vertical groove or rib, often found on columns, pilasters, or other architectural elements, resembling the stem of a reed plant and providing visual interest and texture to the surface

cannelure, riban

cannelure, riban

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

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

acanthe, motif acanthique

acanthe, motif acanthique

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, concavité

congé, concavité

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
[nom]

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

volute, spirale

volute, spirale

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

coving, décrochement

coving, décrochement

filet
[nom]

a narrow, rounded, or beveled strip or molding that is used to create a transition or decorative edge between two surfaces, such as at the meeting of walls and ceilings or at the corners of architectural elements

fillet, doucine

fillet, doucine

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

pierre de faîte, pierre angulaire

pierre de faîte, pierre angulaire

breast
[nom]

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

saillie, bossage

saillie, bossage

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