Architecture et Construction - Parties d'un Bâtiment

a building's main structural component, such as its walls, roof, etc.

structure

a building, usually next or attached to a house, in which cars or other vehicles are kept

garage

a specialized storage space designed to store and age wine bottles under controlled temperature, humidity, and lighting conditions to preserve their quality and flavor over time

cave à vin, cellier à vin

an underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment

cave

the front of a building, particularly one that is large and has an elegant appearance

façade

a storage area or room used for storing ammunition, explosives, or other hazardous materials in a safe and secure manner

magasin, carcasse

a cupboard or small room, often next to kitchen, used for keeping food in

garde-manger

a designated space within a building used for storing various items or belongings in an organized manner, typically equipped with shelves, cabinets, or other storage solutions

salle de stockage, débarras

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

mur

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

toit

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

plafond

a piece of equipment such as a bath that is permanently affixed inside a house or building and people cannot take it out when they move out

installation (fixe)

the front exterior of a house, apartment, or another building that faces a street or river

façade, devanture

a device used to measure and monitor the flow and consumption of natural gas or propane in residential, commercial, or industrial settings

compteur de gaz, appareil de mesure de gaz

a space in a building with walls, a floor, and a ceiling where people do different activities

chambre

a service that is provided to the public, such as electricity, water, or gas, which is used in daily life

fournisseur

a building later added to a main building in order to provide more space

annexe

a channel or passage that lets the smoke from a fire pass through and get out from the roof of a building

cheminée

a hood-like covering or structure, often with a conical or curved shape, used to cover or protect an opening or feature such as a chimney, ventilator, or roof

capuchon, couvercle conique

a protective covering made of metal or glass that is placed in front of a fireplace to prevent sparks, embers, or debris from escaping while still allowing heat and light to pass through

écran de cheminée, pare-feu

a shelf that is made of wood or stone and is above a fireplace

manteau de cheminée

a small and cozy corner or space, usually next to a fireplace, where people can sit and relax in a warm and comfortable environment

alcôve, coin douillet

the bottom of a room that we walk on

sol

one of the many floors that are in a building

étage

a floor situated between two other floors of a building, which is smaller compared to the two

mezzanine

a vertical structural element, often made of stone, that supports the weight of the building above it

colonne

the front face of a large building, particularly a church

façade

the area just inside the entrance of a public building such as a hotel, etc.

hall d'entrée, hall

a vertical or inclined passage in a building that allows for the convenient disposal of waste materials by dropping them into a designated collection area or dumpster

descente à ordures, passe-ordures

a recessed part of a wall that is built further back from the rest of it

alcôve

an opening or passage that allows the movement of air, gases, or other substances, typically used for ventilation, release of heat or moisture, or to remove unwanted odors

conduit d’aération

an area with no roof that is partially or completely surrounded by walls, often forming a part of a large building

cour

a curved architectural space where sound waves can travel along the walls, allowing whispers to be heard clearly from one side to the other

galerie à murmures, galerie chuchotante

a short and wide pipe connected to the top of a chimney

tuyau de cheminée

a small open space or courtyard enclosed by buildings or walls

pace, cour

a series of rooms, particularly in a hotel

suite

a four-sided courtyard or open space, often enclosed by buildings or walls, typically found in educational institutions, residential complexes, or historical landmarks

quadrilatère, cour intérieure

a set of steps along with their surrounding structure that can lead one from one floor to another

escalier

a small elevator or lifting device used to transport items such as food, dishes, or laundry between different floors of a building, typically in a commercial or residential setting

pataugeoire, ascenseur de service

a box-like device that moves up and down and is used to get to the different levels of a building

ascenseur

a staircase that moves and takes people up or down different levels easily, often found in large buildings like airports, department stores, etc.

escalier roulant, escalator

a fireplace built into a wall where fires can be lit

foyer, cheminée

the area or space near a fire, particularly a fireplace, where people gather for warmth, relaxation, and socializing

cheminée, au coin du feu

a long and narrow covered walkway or corridor with a series of arches or columns along one or both sides

galerie, couloir

a vertical transportation system consisting of a cylindrical tube or shaft in which a cabin or platform travels, enabling efficient movement between different floors or levels within a building

ascenseur à tube, élévateur tubulaire

the network of components, wiring, and devices that enable the generation, distribution, and use of electrical power within a building or structure

système électrique, installation électrique

a network of pipes, fixtures, valves, and other components that work together to supply and distribute water, as well as remove waste and sewage, within a building or structure

système de plomberie, réseau de plomberie

the underside of an architectural element, such as a ceiling, arch, or overhanging roof, typically located on the underside of a structure

soubassement, coffre

a level or floor of a building or structure, typically with a horizontal division that separates it from other levels, often used to define the height or number of floors in a building

étage, niveau

an upper floor of a house, apartment, or any other building

étage

a floor that is located on a lower level of a building, particularly at the ground level

rez-de-chaussée, rez-de-chaussée

the internal part of a building, car, etc.

intérieur

the outer surface or outermost layer of an object, building, etc.

extérieur