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Architecture et Construction - Types de Structures

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux différents types de structures tels que « barrage », « stade » et « moulin à vent ».

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church
[nom]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

église

église

Ex: He volunteered at church's soup kitchen to help feed the homeless .
booth
[nom]

a small structure with closed sides in which people can make a phone, vote, etc. in private

cabine

cabine

edifice
[nom]

a large, imposing building, especially one that is impressive in size or appearance

édifice

édifice

Ex: The edifice stood tall amidst the modern city skyline .
dam
[nom]

a huge wall built to keep water from entering an area or to contain and use it as a power source to produce electricity

barrage

barrage

Ex: Heavy rains put pressure on dam’s structure .

a structure that is designed to be easily transported or moved from one location to another, providing temporary or mobile accommodation, workspace, or storage solutions

bâtiment portable, construction mobile

bâtiment portable, construction mobile

Ex: After the fire , the business used portable building as a temporary shop until the main building was rebuilt .

the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop

cathédrale

cathédrale

Ex: During the holiday season , cathedral is beautifully decorated with lights and festive ornaments .
stadium
[nom]

a very large, often roofless, structure where sports events, etc. are held for an audience

stade

stade

Ex: stadium's design allows for excellent acoustics , making it a popular choice for both sports events and live music performances .

a large, tall building with long blades, called sails, that uses wind power to make flour out of grain or pump water

moulin, moulin à vent

moulin, moulin à vent

Ex: windmills in the Netherlands have been preserved as landmarks .

a small, separate building located outside of a main residence, traditionally used as a toilet or restroom facility, typically containing a simple pit or composting system

cabinette extérieure, toilettes sèches

cabinette extérieure, toilettes sèches

shed
[nom]

a simple and small cottage-like building that is built to store things or shelter animals

abri de jardin, cabane, cabanon

abri de jardin, cabane, cabanon

Ex: She bought a shed to organize her gardening equipment and supplies .
silo
[nom]

a tall, cylindrical structure typically used for storing and preserving bulk quantities of grain, seeds, or other agricultural products, often found on farms or in agricultural settings

silo, silo agricole

silo, silo agricole

a temporary structure, such as a tent or stand, in which exhibitions and public events are held

pavillon

pavillon

bridge
[nom]

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

pont

pont

Ex: The old bridge was a historic landmark in the region .

a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

gratte-ciel

gratte-ciel

Ex: skyscraper was built to withstand high winds and earthquakes .
tower
[nom]

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

tour

tour

Ex: tower collapsed during the storm due to strong winds .

a large, tall, and round building that cools down water for industrial purposes

tour de refroidissement

tour de refroidissement

Ex: The maintenance team performed routine checks on cooling tower to prevent overheating in the factory .
kiosk
[nom]

a small store with an open front selling newspapers, etc.

kiosque

kiosque

Ex: The airline introduced self-service check -kiosks at the airport to streamline the boarding process .

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

monument

monument

Ex: Every year , a memorial service is held at monument to remember those who lost their lives .

a building in which sea creatures, such as fish, sharks, etc., are kept and displayed for the public

aquarium

aquarium

Ex: She spent hours observing jellyfish at aquarium.

a glass structure used for growing plants in and protecting them from cold weather

serre

serre

Ex: The schoolgreenhouse is used to teach students about botany .

a structure or building with niches or compartments designed to hold the cremated remains of deceased individuals, serving as a final resting place or memorial

columbarium, columbarium (niche funéraire)

columbarium, columbarium (niche funéraire)

a grand above-ground structure used for entombing the deceased or as a memorial

mausolée

mausolée

Ex: mausoleum was designed with intricate carvings to honor the memory of the famous historical figure .

a public monument built to honor the people who died in a war and are buried elsewhere

cénotaphe

cénotaphe

Ex: A quiet moment of silence was observed near cenotaph during the remembrance ceremony .
obelisk
[nom]

a tall column made of stone with four sides and a pyramid-like top, used as a monument to honor an important event or person

obélisque

obélisque

tomb
[nom]

an overground or underground grave that is large in size and is often made of stone

tombe

tombe

Ex: tomb was sealed to protect the remains inside from damage .
temple
[nom]

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

temple

temple

Ex: He made a pilgrimage to temple to fulfill a vow made to the deity .

a group of buildings that are related or designed to function together, typically sharing common features or purpose

ensemble immobilier, complexe de bâtiments

ensemble immobilier, complexe de bâtiments

Ex: The building complex has shared amenities like a swimming pool and playground .

a small building with a high ceiling that is primarily used to provide a covered space for coaches and carriages when they are not in use

remise à calèches

remise à calèches

Ex: carriage house still had the tracks on the floor where the horses ' carriages used to be stored .

a structure or shelter specifically designed for storing firewood or logs

abri à bois, cabane à bois

abri à bois, cabane à bois

Ex: The woodshed was built just behind the house, making it easy to access firewood for the stove.
barn
[nom]

a building on a farm in which people keep their animals, straw, hay, or grains

grange

grange

tunnel
[nom]

a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.

tunnel

tunnel

Ex: The subway system includes tunnels that connect different parts of the city .

a small outdoor structure or building used for storing and organizing tools, equipment, and other items typically used for gardening, maintenance, or DIY projects

abri à outils, cabane à outils

abri à outils, cabane à outils

Ex: The tools in the shed were neatly arranged on shelves, making it easy to find what they needed.

a heated building that is made of glass and is used for growing in plants that need warm weather

serre

serre

Ex: In hothouse, the tropical plants flourished , with lush greenery and vibrant blooms year-round .

a large, singular stone block, frequently used as a pillar or memorial

monolithe

monolithe

Ex: Some believe monolith in the forest was placed there by early settlers as a marker for travelers .
folly
[nom]

a decorative building of no practical use that was built in the past, often in a large garden belonging to a country house

folie

folie

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