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Architecture et Construction - Escaliers

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux escaliers tels que "palier", "rampe", et "main courante".

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spiral staircase

a compact and elegant staircase design that features a continuous helical or spiral structure, allowing vertical movement while occupying minimal space

escalier en colimaçon, escalier hélicoïdal

escalier en colimaçon, escalier hélicoïdal

helical staircase

a type of staircase that follows a continuous curve or helix shape, providing a graceful and visually appealing design for vertical circulation

escalier en colimaçon, escalier hélicoïdal

escalier en colimaçon, escalier hélicoïdal

perron
perron
[nom]

a stepped platform or staircase leading to the entrance of a building, often with decorative elements, serving as an architectural featur

perron

perron

curtail step

the bottom step of a staircase that has a decorative design, often larger or more ornate than the other steps, and may feature a newel post or other decorative elements

marche d'arrêt, marche de départ

marche d'arrêt, marche de départ

landing
landing
[nom]

an area located between two sets of stairs or at the top of a staircase

palier

palier

Ex: The children raced up the stairs and paused at the landing to catch their breath .Les enfants ont grimpé les escaliers en courant et se sont arrêtés sur le **palier** pour reprendre leur souffle.
doorstep

a small step in front of the main door of a building or house

seuil, pas de porte

seuil, pas de porte

Ex: The delivery person knocked on the door and left the parcel on the doorstep before leaving .Le livreur a frappé à la porte et a laissé le colis sur le **pas de la porte** avant de partir.
banister

the handrail or support along the side of a staircase, typically made of wood or metal, that provides stability and support while ascending or descending the stairs

rampe, main courante

rampe, main courante

balustrade

a row of connected posts placed at the edge of a height such as stairway, balcony, etc. in order to protect people from falling

balustrade

balustrade

Ex: The historic building 's exterior was embellished with a decorative limestone balustrade, showcasing intricate carvings and detailing .L'extérieur du bâtiment historique était orné d'une **balustrade** décorative en calcaire, mettant en valeur des sculptures et des détails complexes.
baluster

a vertical, slender post or pillar that supports a railing or parapet, typically found in staircases, balconies, or terraces, providing both structural support and aesthetic appeal

balustre, colonne de balustrade

balustre, colonne de balustrade

half landing staircase

a type of staircase design that includes a flat landing or platform midway between two flights of stairs, allowing for a change in direction or providing a resting point

escalier à palier intermédiaire, escalier avec demi-palier

escalier à palier intermédiaire, escalier avec demi-palier

flight
flight
[nom]

a consecutive set of steps that connects two landings, allowing vertical movement between different levels of a building

volée, escalier

volée, escalier

riser
riser
[nom]

the vertical component of a step in a staircase, providing the height between consecutive treads

contremarche, marche montante

contremarche, marche montante

staircase

a set of stairs inside a building including its surrounding side parts that one can hold on to

escalier

escalier

Ex: A wooden staircase connected the two levels of the house .Un escalier en bois reliait les deux niveaux de la maison.
attic staircase

a retractable or foldable set of steps designed specifically for accessing the attic space in a building

escalier d'accès au grenier, échelle escamotable pour grenier

escalier d'accès au grenier, échelle escamotable pour grenier

newel post

the supporting pillar of a staircase located at the top or end of the handrail

noyau

noyau

stile
stile
[nom]

a structure consisting of steps or bars that allows people to pass over a fence or wall while preventing the passage of livestock or large animals

échalier, passage à claire-voie

échalier, passage à claire-voie

stringer

a long horizontal timber that connects and supports vertical posts or uprights

Ex: The cabin 's roof was supported by several long stringers.
tread
tread
[nom]

the horizontal part of a step in a staircase that provides a surface to walk on

marche, pas

marche, pas

stair
stair
[nom]

a series of steps connecting two floors of a building, particularly built inside a building

escalier, escaliers

escalier, escaliers

Ex: The stair is broken , be careful when you step on it .L'**escalier** est cassé, fais attention quand tu marches dessus.
stairwell

the area of a property where the stairs are located

cage d'escalier

cage d'escalier

carriage

the supporting framework of a staircase, holding the treads and risers together

Ex: Staircase carriages can be prefabricated for easier installation .
nosing
nosing
[nom]

the rounded or curved front edge of a step that extends beyond the riser, providing a safe and visually defined transition between steps

nez de marche, bord arrondi de marche

nez de marche, bord arrondi de marche

Ex: The building code required all stairs to have a nosing that extended at least an inch beyond the riser .Le code du bâtiment exigeait que toutes les marches aient un **nez de marche** qui s'étende d'au moins un pouce au-delà de la contremarche.
wall handrail

a rail fixed to the wall parallel to a flight of stairs, providing support and guidance for those using the stairs

main courante murale, rampe murale

main courante murale, rampe murale

handrail

a supportive rail fixed to a staircase or walkway, providing a handhold for stability and safety while ascending or descending

main courante, rampe

main courante, rampe

floating staircase

a type of staircase design where the treads are supported by a hidden structural framework, giving the illusion that the steps are floating in mid-air

escalier flottant, escalier suspendu

escalier flottant, escalier suspendu

straight staircase

a type of staircase design that runs in a straight line from one level to another, without any turns or curves

escalier droit, escalier en ligne droite

escalier droit, escalier en ligne droite

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