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Architecture et Construction - Toits et Plafonds

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux toits et plafonds tels que "dôme", "arête" et "chaume".

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barge rafter

a structural component of a roof that runs along the edge or gable of the roof

chevron de rive, chevron de bordure

chevron de rive, chevron de bordure

barge course

a horizontal row of masonry or brickwork that runs along the edge or gable of a roof, typically on the side of a building

rangée de maçonnerie, assise de brique en bordure de toit

rangée de maçonnerie, assise de brique en bordure de toit

vault
vault
[nom]

an architectural structure, often made of stone or concrete, that forms a curved or arched ceiling or roof, providing strength, support, and architectural beauty to a space

voûte, arche

voûte, arche

Ex: The ancient Roman aqueduct was constructed with a series of arched vaults, transporting water across long distances with impressive engineering precision .L'aqueduc romain antique a été construit avec une série de **voûtes** arquées, transportant de l'eau sur de longues distances avec une précision d'ingénierie impressionnante.
gambrel roof

a type of roof characterized by two slopes on each side, with the lower slope being steeper and the upper slope having a shallower pitch, resulting in a distinct double-pitched or barn-like appearance

toit à deux pentes, toit en gambrel

toit à deux pentes, toit en gambrel

hipped roof

a roof style characterized by slopes on all sides, where the ends of the roof slope inward toward the ridge, creating a gentle or moderate slope without any vertical gables

toit en croupe, toit à quatre pans

toit en croupe, toit à quatre pans

mansard
mansard
[nom]

a roof style characterized by two slopes on each side, with the lower slope being steeper and the upper slope having a shallower pitch, often creating additional living space or attic rooms within the roof structure

mansarde

mansarde

ridge
ridge
[nom]

the highest point where two roof slopes meet, forming a horizontal line along the top of the roof

arête, faîte

arête, faîte

saddle roof

a type of roof design characterized by two sloping sides that meet at a central ridge, resembling the shape of a saddle or an inverted "V"

toit en selle, toit à deux pans

toit en selle, toit à deux pans

dome ceiling

a curved or hemispherical-shaped ceiling that creates a sense of openness and is often found in grand architectural spaces

plafond en dôme, voûte en dôme

plafond en dôme, voûte en dôme

verge
verge
[nom]

the edge or border of a roof, typically where it meets the gable or end wall of a building

bord, lisière

bord, lisière

dome
dome
[nom]

a building's roof that is rounded

dôme

dôme

Ex: The museum 's rotunda was capped with a soaring dome, creating an impressive architectural focal point .La rotonde du musée était surmontée d'un **dôme** élancé, créant un point focal architectural impressionnant.
eave
eave
[nom]

the lower edge or overhang of a roof that projects beyond the supporting walls, providing protection from the elements and directing water away from the building

avant-toit, corniche

avant-toit, corniche

hammerbeam roof

a type of roof with horizontal beams that project outward and support the weight of the roof, creating an open and decorative space below

toit à ferme en forme de marteau, charpente en forme de marteau

toit à ferme en forme de marteau, charpente en forme de marteau

shed roof

a simple roof design consisting of a single sloping plane that slopes downward in one direction, resembling the shape of a shed or lean-to structure

toit en appentis, toit à un seul versant

toit en appentis, toit à un seul versant

flat roof

a horizontal or nearly horizontal roof surface with a minimal slope, providing a level or nearly level surface on top of a building

toit plat, terrasse

toit plat, terrasse

butterfly roof

a unique roof design characterized by two upward-sloping roof sections that meet in the middle, creating a V-shape resembling the wings of a butterfly

toit en papillon, toit papillon

toit en papillon, toit papillon

curved roof

a roof design that features a gentle or pronounced curve along its span, deviating from a traditional flat or sloping roof

toit courbé, toit en forme de courbe

toit courbé, toit en forme de courbe

sloping roof

a roof design that has a noticeable incline or slope, typically with two or more sides slanting downward from a higher point towards the eaves or edges of the roof

toit en pente, toit incliné

toit en pente, toit incliné

pyramid roof

a roof design characterized by four sloping sides that meet at a single point or apex, forming a pyramid-like shape

toit en pyramide, toit pyramidal

toit en pyramide, toit pyramidal

apex
apex
[nom]

the topmost point of something

sommet, apogée

sommet, apogée

Ex: The statue was placed at the apex of the hill , overlooking the surrounding valley .La statue a été placée au **sommet** de la colline, surplombant la vallée environnante.
saltbox roof

a distinctive roof design that features a long, sloping roof on one side and a shorter, steep roof on the other side, resulting in an asymmetrical shape resembling a traditional wooden saltbox container

toit en saltbox, toit asymétrique en saltbox

toit en saltbox, toit asymétrique en saltbox

sawtooth roof

a roof design characterized by a series of vertical roof surfaces with a combination of vertical glass panels and solid sections

toit en dents de scie, toiture en dents de scie

toit en dents de scie, toiture en dents de scie

flat ceiling

a ceiling design that has a level or horizontal surface without any visible slopes or curves

plafond plat

plafond plat

vaulted ceiling

a ceiling design that features an arched or curved shape, creating a sense of height and spaciousness in a room

plafond voûté, plafond en voûte

plafond voûté, plafond en voûte

tray ceiling

a recessed or stepped ceiling design that adds visual interest to a room

plafond en gradins, plafond à caisson

plafond en gradins, plafond à caisson

coffered ceiling

a ceiling design that features a series of sunken panels or recessed geometric patterns, creating a grid-like appearance

plafond à caissons, plafond coffré

plafond à caissons, plafond coffré

sunken panel

a recessed portion or section of a surface that is set lower than the surrounding area

panneau encastré, panneau enfoncé

panneau encastré, panneau enfoncé

beam ceiling

a ceiling design that showcases exposed beams as a prominent architectural element

plafond à poutres apparentes, plafond avec poutres exposées

plafond à poutres apparentes, plafond avec poutres exposées

semidome

a half-rounded architectural structure resembling the top half of a sphere often used to create a curved or vaulted ceiling

semi-dôme, demi-coupole

semi-dôme, demi-coupole

coved ceiling

a ceiling design that features a curved transition between the wall and the ceiling, creating a smooth, rounded surface

plafond en cove, plafond arrondi

plafond en cove, plafond arrondi

dropped ceiling

a suspended ceiling or false ceiling, is a secondary ceiling installed below the main structural ceiling

plafond suspendu, faux plafond

plafond suspendu, faux plafond

onion dome

a bulbous, onion-shaped dome that is often found atop a tower or a building, typically associated with Eastern European and Russian architecture

coupole en forme d'oignon, dôme oignon

coupole en forme d'oignon, dôme oignon

ridge rib

the raised or elevated portion running along the ridge of a roof

nervure de faîte, arête de toit

nervure de faîte, arête de toit

roof garden

cultivated green spaces established on the topmost level of a building that can provide temperature control apart from having decorative benefit

toit-terrasse, jardin sur toit

toit-terrasse, jardin sur toit

rooftop
rooftop
[nom]

the external surface of a building roof

toit

toit

Ex: The building ’s rooftop is equipped with solar panels to generate electricity .Le **toit** du bâtiment est équipé de panneaux solaires pour produire de l'électricité.
fantail
fantail
[nom]

a decorative feature typically found on the gable or apex of a roof, resembling the spread tail feathers of a fan

éventail de toit, ornement en forme d'éventail

éventail de toit, ornement en forme d'éventail

caisson
caisson
[nom]

a decorative or structural element with recessed panels, commonly found in ceilings, adding visual interest to the space

caisson, panneau en retrait

caisson, panneau en retrait

dormer
dormer
[nom]

a structural element that protrudes from a sloping roof, typically containing a window or set of windows

lucarne, chien-assis

lucarne, chien-assis

roof pitch

the steepness or slope of a roof, typically expressed as a ratio or angle, indicating the vertical rise of the roof for every horizontal distance

pente de toit, inclinaison de toiture

pente de toit, inclinaison de toiture

thatch
thatch
[nom]

the roof of a house that is covered with or built from reeds or straws

chaume, toit de chaume

chaume, toit de chaume

cupola
cupola
[nom]

a small, dome-shaped or roof-like structure that sits on top of a larger building or roof

coupole, dôme

coupole, dôme

roof curb

a raised framework or structure built on a roof surface to support rooftop equipment or to create a transition between different roof levels

couronne de toit, cadre de toit surélevé

couronne de toit, cadre de toit surélevé

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