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Architecture et Construction - Noms Liés à l'Architecture et à la Construction

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques noms anglais liés à l'architecture et à la construction tels que "installation", "aménagement" et "propriété".

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Words Related to Architecture and Construction
engineering

a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines

ingénierie, engineering

ingénierie, engineering

Ex: Engineering involves designing and testing innovative technologies. 

L'ingénierie consiste à concevoir et tester des technologies innovantes.

plan
plan
[nom]

a drawing of a building, city, etc. that shows its position, size, or shape in details

plan, schéma

plan, schéma

Ex: The city planners reviewed the plan of the new park to ensure it met all requirements. 

Les urbanistes ont examiné le plan du nouveau parc pour s'assurer qu'il répondait à toutes les exigences.

facility

a place or a building that is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

établissement, installation, complexe

établissement, installation, complexe

Ex: The factory expanded its production capacity with a new manufacturing facility. 
infill
infill
[nom]

the process of filling empty spaces in cities or neighborhoods within a built environment

remplissage, densification urbaine

remplissage, densification urbaine

Ex: The city council approved infill development to make better use of urban land. 

Le conseil municipal a approuvé le développement de remplissage pour mieux utiliser les terrains urbains.

new build

a newly constructed or soon-to-be-built house

constructions nouvelles

constructions nouvelles

dilapidation

(of a building, vehicle, or furniture) the state of being in poor condition or bad shape, particularly due to being old

délabrement, dégradation

délabrement, dégradation

disrepair

a damaged or broken state of a building or other structure, because it has not been taken care of

mauvais état, délabrement

mauvais état, délabrement

eyesore
eyesore
[nom]

something that has an extremely ugly appearance, particularly a building

verrue, horreur

verrue, horreur

floor plan

the design of a building that depicts the shape, size, and positioning of rooms and furniture in a structure from above.

plan au sol

plan au sol

Ex: Before starting construction, the builder carefully reviewed the floor plan to ensure everything was in place. 

Avant de commencer la construction, le constructeur a soigneusement examiné le plan d'étage pour s'assurer que tout était en place.

inlay
inlay
[nom]

decorative patterns made of wood or metal, put into the surface of an object in a way that they level with the surface

incrustation, marqueterie, damasquinage

incrustation, marqueterie, damasquinage

layout
layout
[nom]

the specific way by which a building, book page, garden, etc. is arranged

plan

plan

Ex: The magazine editor reworked the layout of the publication, adjusting the placement of articles and images for better flow. 
shell
shell
[nom]

the external structure of a vehicle or building, particularly when the inside parts are severely damaged by fire, etc. or are still under construction

carcasse, châssis, coque

carcasse, châssis, coque

hovel
hovel
[nom]

a small house that is in an extremely poor condition

taudis

taudis

Ex: Despite its appearance, the small hovel was filled with warmth and laughter from the family that called it home. 

Malgré son apparence, le petit taudis était rempli de chaleur et de rires par la famille qui en faisait son foyer.

property

a building or the piece of land surrounding it, owned by individuals, businesses, or entities

propriété

propriété

Ex: Real estate agents help clients buy and sell residential and commercial properties. 

Les agents immobiliers aident les clients à acheter et vendre des propriétés résidentielles et commerciales.

self-build

a home that is constructed by its owner

autoconstruction

autoconstruction

habitation

a house, dwelling, or place where someone lives

habitation, logement

habitation, logement

Ex: The storm forced them to leave their habitation and seek shelter elsewhere. 

La tempête les a forcés à quitter leur habitation et à chercher un abri ailleurs.

place
place
[nom]

a home or living space someone regards as their own

chez-soi, foyer

chez-soi, foyer

Ex: They invited us over to their new place for dinner last night. 

Ils nous ont invités chez eux dans leur nouveau chez-soi pour dîner hier soir.

summer
summer
[nom]

the horizontal beam or lintel that spans the opening of a fireplace or hearth, providing support for the masonry above and helping to direct the flow of smoke

linteau de cheminée, traverse de foyer

linteau de cheminée, traverse de foyer

parametric design

an approach in design and architecture where the parameters and relationships between various design elements are defined and controlled, allowing for efficient and flexible design iterations based on specific criteria or constraints

conception paramétrique, design paramétrique

conception paramétrique, design paramétrique

Ex: Parametric design allowed the team to optimize the building's energy efficiency by adjusting the window sizes and placement based on sunlight exposure. 

Le design paramétrique a permis à l'équipe d'optimiser l'efficacité énergétique du bâtiment en ajustant la taille et la disposition des fenêtres en fonction de l'exposition au soleil.

critical regionalism

an architectural theory that emphasizes the importance of local context and cultural identity in design, seeking to create meaningful and responsive architecture that is rooted in its specific geographical, social, and cultural context

régionalisme critique, régionalisme architectural critique

régionalisme critique, régionalisme architectural critique

Ex: Critical regionalism does not reject modernity but aims to adapt it to fit local contexts and needs. 

Le régionalisme critique ne rejette pas la modernité mais vise à l'adapter pour répondre aux contextes et besoins locaux.

landmark

a structure or a place that is historically important

monument

monument

Ex: The Colosseum in Rome, once used for gladiator contests, remains a significant landmark from ancient times. 

Le Colisée à Rome, autrefois utilisé pour les combats de gladiateurs, reste un monument important de l'Antiquité.

remains
remains
[nom]

the parts of the objects and structures from ancient times that have survived destruction and been discovered

vestiges

vestiges

ruin
ruin
[nom]

(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed

ruine

ruine

Ex: The ancient ruins attracted many tourists each year. 

Les ruines anciennes attiraient de nombreux touristes chaque année.

demolition

the act or process of destroying or breaking apart a building or other structure

démolition, destruction

démolition, destruction

Ex: The city approved the demolition of abandoned buildings. 

La ville a approuvé la démolition des bâtiments abandonnés.

refurbishment

the process or act of making a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating or cleaning it

rénovation

rénovation

Ex: The old library underwent a major refurbishment, including updated lighting and new flooring. 

La vieille bibliothèque a subi une rénovation majeure, comprenant un éclairage modernisé et un nouveau revêtement de sol.

renovation

the process or action of making a building or a piece of furniture look good again by repairing or painting it

rénovation

rénovation

tiny-house movement

a social and architectural phenomenon that advocates for living in smaller, more efficient and environmentally conscious dwellings

mouvement des petites maisons, mouvement des mini-maisons

mouvement des petites maisons, mouvement des mini-maisons

Ex: Many people in the tiny-house movement value the freedom of living in a smaller, more mobile home. 

De nombreuses personnes dans le mouvement des petites maisons apprécient la liberté de vivre dans une maison plus petite et plus mobile.

abuttal
abuttal
[nom]

the act of two adjoining properties or structures sharing a common boundary or being adjacent to each other

aboutissement, jonction

aboutissement, jonction

Ex: The property’s fence is in abuttal with the neighbor’s garden. 

La clôture de la propriété est en aboutement avec le jardin du voisin.

herringbone pattern

a distinctive arrangement of rectangular or parallelogram-shaped tiles or bricks that are laid in a zigzag or "V" shape to create a visually appealing and often symmetrical design

motif en chevron, motif à arêtes de poisson

motif en chevron, motif à arêtes de poisson

Ex: The designer chose a herringbone pattern for the wooden floors to add texture and visual interest to the room. 

Le designer a choisi un motif en chevron pour les planchers en bois afin d'ajouter de la texture et un intérêt visuel à la pièce.

weld
weld
[nom]

a fusion or joining of two or more pieces of metal by heating them to a melting point and allowing them to cool, creating a solid and permanent bond

soudure, assemblage par soudure

soudure, assemblage par soudure

firetrap

a building that lacks fire safety measures and is dangerous if there is a fire

immeuble pas aux normes anti-incendie

immeuble pas aux normes anti-incendie

Ex: The landlord was fined for turning a once spacious apartment complex into a firetrap by overcrowding and neglecting fire safety. 

Le propriétaire a été condamné à une amende pour avoir transformé un complexe d'appartements autrefois spacieux en piège à feu en le surpeuplant et en négligeant la sécurité incendie.

conduit
conduit
[nom]

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

conduit, tuyau

conduit, tuyau

Ex: Engineers planned the layout of the building's conduit system to efficiently route cables and pipes throughout the structure. 

Les ingénieurs ont planifié la disposition du système de conduit du bâtiment pour acheminer efficacement les câbles et les tuyaux à travers la structure.

bachelor pad

a living space, typically an apartment or house, that is occupied by a single man and is designed or decorated in a manner that reflects his personal taste and lifestyle

garçonnière

garçonnière

Ex: The bachelor pad had a sleek, open layout with a large TV, a small kitchen, and plenty of space for his hobbies. 

Le bachelor pad avait une disposition élégante et ouverte avec une grande télévision, une petite cuisine et beaucoup d'espace pour ses passe-temps.

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