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

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques verbes anglais liés à l'architecture et à la construction tels que "démolir", "plâtrer" et "concevoir".

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Words Related to Architecture and Construction
to build
to build
[verbe]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

construire, bâtir

construire, bâtir

Ex: Birds build intricate nests to protect their eggs. 
to assemble

to make something by fitting its separate parts together

assembler

assembler

Ex: Workers assemble the bicycles at a factory outside the city. 
to collapse

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

s’effondrer

s’effondrer

Ex: The bridge collapsed under the weight of the overloaded truck. 
to concrete

to make, cover, or surface something with concrete

être recouvert de béton, être bétonné

être recouvert de béton, être bétonné

Ex: Daniel plans to concrete the floor of the garage. 
to construct

to build a house, bridge, machine, etc.

construire

construire

Ex: The company is planning to construct a new office building to accommodate its growing workforce. 
to demolish

to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

démolir, détruire, abattre

démolir, détruire, abattre

Ex: The wrecking ball was used to demolish the abandoned building. 

La boule de démolition a été utilisée pour démolir le bâtiment abandonné.

to erect
to erect
[verbe]

to build, construct, or put up a structure

construire, bâtir

construire, bâtir

Ex: The city plans to erect a monument in the park. 
to excavate

to dig a hole or make a channel in the ground

creuser

creuser

Ex: Farmers excavated ditches to improve irrigation in the fields. 

Les agriculteurs ont creusé des fossés pour améliorer l'irrigation dans les champs.

to glaze
to glaze
[verbe]

to insert a piece of glass into a building's window frame

vitrer

vitrer

Ex: The renovation project involved glazing the storefront windows to create a more modern look for the shop. 

Le projet de rénovation impliquait de vitrer les vitrines pour donner au magasin un look plus moderne.

to gut
to gut
[verbe]

to ruin the interior of a structure or vehicle, often through intense fire or damage, leaving only the outer shell intact

ne laisser que les murs de, ravager, détruire

ne laisser que les murs de, ravager, détruire

Ex: Flames gutted the historic theater before firefighters could contain the inferno. 
to knock down

to destroy a structure such as building or wall

démolir un bâtiment ou un mur, détruire et faire s'effondrer une structure

démolir un bâtiment ou un mur, détruire et faire s'effondrer une structure

Ex: The demolition team had knocked the abandoned factory down, clearing the land for a new park. 

L'équipe de démolition avait démoli l'usine abandonnée, libérant le terrain pour un nouveau parc.

to level
to level
[verbe]

to destroy a building, area, etc. completely

raser, abattre

raser, abattre

Ex: The hurricane leveled entire neighborhoods, leaving behind a path of destruction. 
to plaster
to plaster
[verbe]

to cover a wall, ceiling, etc. with a soft usually white material that is made of sand, water, and lime in order to smooth its surface

plâtrer

plâtrer

Ex: We hired a contractor to plaster the newly constructed addition to our home. 
to pull down

to demolish a structure or building, typically by pulling it apart or taking it down piece by piece

démolir un bâtiment ou une structure, démonter une structure pièce par pièce pour la démolir

démolir un bâtiment ou une structure, démonter une structure pièce par pièce pour la démolir

Ex: The construction team started to pull the bridge down for safety reasons. 

L'équipe de construction a commencé à démolir le pont pour des raisons de sécurité.

to rebuild
to rebuild
[verbe]

to build or put something together again after it has been damaged, destroyed, or taken apart

reconstruire

reconstruire

Ex: Workers are rebuilding the bridge damaged by the storm. 
to reconstruct

to make or build something once again after it has been destroyed or damaged

reconstruire

reconstruire

Ex: The archaeologists worked diligently to reconstruct the ancient ruins. 

Les archéologues ont travaillé avec diligence pour reconstruire les ruines anciennes.

to refurbish

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

rénover

rénover

Ex: The hotel was refurbished with modern furniture and decor. 

L'hôtel a été rénové avec des meubles et une décoration modernes.

to reinforce

to make a material or structure stronger by adding support or extra material

renforcer

renforcer

Ex: Daniel added wooden boards to reinforce the damaged floor. 
to render
to render
[verbe]

to cover a wall or other masonry surface with a layer of plaster or cement

enduire

enduire

Ex: The house was rendered and painted white. 
to rewire
to rewire
[verbe]

to replace or install new electrical wiring in something, like a building or a machine

refaire l'électricité, refaire les circuits, recâbler

refaire l'électricité, refaire les circuits, recâbler

Ex: The technicians were hired to rewire the factory's outdated machinery. 

Les techniciens ont été embauchés pour recâbler les machines obsolètes de l'usine.

to wire
to wire
[verbe]

to install electrical circuits or connections

câbler, installer le câblage électrique

câbler, installer le câblage électrique

Ex: They wired the house during renovation. 
to sand
to sand
[verbe]

to rub a surface with sandpaper or another abrasive material to smooth, shape, or remove imperfections

poncer

poncer

Ex: She carefully sanded the rough edges of the DIY project to ensure a polished finish. 
to support
to support
[verbe]

to hold a person or thing in position or prevent them from falling

soutenir, maintenir

soutenir, maintenir

Ex: The strong branches of the oak tree supported the tire swing, allowing children to play safely in the backyard. 
to thatch
to thatch
[verbe]

to cover the roof of a house with a material made of reeds or straws

couvrir de chaume

couvrir de chaume

to tile
to tile
[verbe]

to cover a floor, wall, roof, or other surface with tiles

carreler, couvrir (de tuiles), poser des tuiles sur

carreler, couvrir (de tuiles), poser des tuiles sur

Ex: The builders tiled the kitchen floor with gray ceramic squares. 
to clog
to clog
[verbe]

to make it so that nothing can move through something

boucher, obstruer

boucher, obstruer

Ex: The excess hair tends to clog the shower drain over time. 

L'excès de cheveux a tendance à boucher le drain de la douche avec le temps.

to plumb
to plumb
[verbe]

to measure the depth of water, a hole, or any vertical space

sonder, mesurer la profondeur

sonder, mesurer la profondeur

Ex: Engineers plumb the well before installing the pump. 

Les ingénieurs plombent le puits avant d'installer la pompe.

to lay
to lay
[verbe]

to set or install something in place, such as laying bricks or tiles

poser, installer

poser, installer

Ex: The mason will lay the bricks carefully to ensure a sturdy wall. 
to hammer
to hammer
[verbe]

to hit something repeatedly with a hammer or with force as if using one

marteler,  frapper

marteler, frapper

Ex: Workers hammered the metal until it was flat. 
to install
to install
[verbe]

to set a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use

installer

installer

Ex: The electrician was called to install the lighting fixtures in the newly constructed room. 
to inlay
to inlay
[verbe]

to put decorative pieces of wood or metal into the surface of an object in a way that they level with the surface

incruster, marqueter, damasquiner

incruster, marqueter, damasquiner

Ex: The furniture maker decided to inlay a contrasting wood to create a beautiful mosaic effect on the tabletop. 

Le fabricant de meubles a décidé de marqueter un bois contrasté pour créer un bel effet de mosaïque sur le plateau de la table.

to maintain

to keep a vehicle, building, road, etc. in good condition by doing regular repairs, renovations, or examinations

entretenir

entretenir

Ex: It’s important to regularly maintain your car to avoid costly repairs down the road. 

Il est important d'entretenir régulièrement votre voiture pour éviter des réparations coûteuses à l'avenir.

to design
to design
[verbe]

to make drawings according to which something will be constructed or produced

concevoir, dessiner

concevoir, dessiner

Ex: They designed a prototype that revolutionized the industry. 
to engineer

to design, build, or plan something systematically and skillfully, especially using scientific principles and technical knowledge

ingénier, concevoir

ingénier, concevoir

Ex: Scientists and engineers collaborated to engineer a solution to the complex environmental issue. 
to weld
to weld
[verbe]

to join two or more pieces of metal together using heat and pressure

souder, assembler par soudure

souder, assembler par soudure

Ex: The blacksmith skillfully welded the broken iron gate back into place. 

Le forgeron a habilement soudé la grille en fer cassée pour la remettre en place.

to fabricate

to create or build something by combining different parts or components, either artificial or natural

fabriquer

fabriquer

Ex: Using the scattered resources on the island, the stranded sailors tried to fabricate a raft. 

En utilisant les ressources dispersées sur l'île, les marins naufragés ont essayé de fabriquer un radeau.

to dismantle

to take apart or disassemble a structure, machine, or object, breaking it down into its individual parts

démonter, désassembler

démonter, désassembler

Ex: They decided to dismantle the old playground equipment and replace it with new structures. 

Ils ont décidé de démanteler les vieux équipements de terrain de jeu et de les remplacer par de nouvelles structures.

to plan
to plan
[verbe]

to design or create a blueprint, layout, or diagram for a project or undertaking

planifier, concevoir

planifier, concevoir

Ex: Before starting the project, they carefully planned the layout to ensure efficiency. 
to inspect
to inspect
[verbe]

to officially or systematically examine something to make sure it is safe, satisfactory, or meets required standards

examiner

examiner

Ex: The mechanic will inspect the brakes before returning the car. 
to frame
to frame
[verbe]

to construct or create the basic structure or framework of something, such as a building, by assembling its supporting elements

charpenter, structurer

charpenter, structurer

Ex: Carpenters framed the new office building using steel beams and concrete pillars. 
to landscape

to design or arrange an outdoor area for aesthetic or practical purposes, as in gardening

aménager, paysager

aménager, paysager

Ex: He landscaped the garden around the new house. 
to secure
to secure
[verbe]

to fasten or lock something firmly in place to prevent movement, damage, or unauthorized access

fixer, verrouiller

fixer, verrouiller

Ex: The carpenter secured the shelves to the wall to ensure they wouldn't fall. 
to seal
to seal
[verbe]

to close, fasten, or secure something tightly or airtight using a sealant, adhesive, or other means to prevent the passage of air, water, or other substances

sceller, fermer hermétiquement

sceller, fermer hermétiquement

Ex: Frustrated with the leak, they needed to seal the crack in the pipe. 
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