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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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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

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
[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.

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

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
[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
[nom]

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

arête, faîte

arête, faîte

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

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
[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
[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
[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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
[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.

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

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

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

plafond plat

plafond plat

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

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

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

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

panneau encastré, panneau enfoncé

panneau encastré, panneau enfoncé

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

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

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

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

plafond suspendu, faux plafond

plafond suspendu, faux plafond

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

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

nervure de faîte, arête de toit

nervure de faîte, arête de toit

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
[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
[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
[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
[nom]

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

lucarne, chien-assis

lucarne, chien-assis

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
[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
[nom]

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

coupole, dôme

coupole, dôme

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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