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Architecture et Construction - Description des Bâtiments

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la description des bâtiments tels que "vacant", "interior" et "spacious".

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air-conditioned
air-conditioned
[Adjectif]

(of vehicles or buildings) equipped with a cooling system that dries the air

climatisé

climatisé

Ex: She preferred shopping in air-conditioned malls to avoid the oppressive outdoor temperatures .Elle préférait faire du shopping dans des centres commerciaux **climatisés** pour éviter les températures extérieures oppressantes.
indoor
indoor
[Adjectif]

(of a place, space, etc.) situated inside a building, house, etc.

d’intérieur

d’intérieur

Ex: The indoor skating rink is a popular destination for families to enjoy ice skating during the winter months .La patinoire **intérieure** est une destination populaire pour les familles qui souhaitent profiter du patinage sur glace pendant les mois d'hiver.
vacant
vacant
[Adjectif]

(of a house, room, seat, etc.) empty or unoccupied and available to be used

libre, inoccupé

libre, inoccupé

Ex: The vacant parking spaces quickly filled up when the event started .Les places de stationnement **vacantes** se sont rapidement remplies lorsque l'événement a commencé.
stuccoed
stuccoed
[Adjectif]

(of a wall or ceiling) decorated or covered with a type of plaster called stucco

en stuc

en stuc

upstairs
upstairs
[Adverbe]

on or toward a higher part of a building

en haut, à l'étage

en haut, à l'étage

Ex: The children were playing upstairs in their room .Les enfants jouaient **en haut** dans leur chambre.
rundown
rundown
[Adjectif]

(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence

délabré, décrépit

délabré, décrépit

Ex: The small rundown shop barely attracted any customers anymore.La petite boutique **délabrée** n'attirait plus guère de clients.
picturesque
picturesque
[Adjectif]

(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting

pittoresque

pittoresque

Ex: The picturesque coastal town boasted sandy beaches and quaint cottages .La ville côtière **pittoresque** était fière de ses plages de sable et de ses cottages charmants.
interior
interior
[Adjectif]

located on the inside part of a particular thing

intérieur

intérieur

Ex: They inspected the interior compartments of the suitcase before packing .Ils ont inspecté les compartiments **intérieurs** de la valise avant de faire les bagages.
formal
formal
[Adjectif]

(of a garden, room, or park) having an organized and regular design, which follows specific design rules

à la française

à la française

exterior
exterior
[Adjectif]

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

extérieur

extérieur

Ex: The car ’s exterior paint had faded after years in the sun .La peinture **extérieure** de la voiture avait pâli après des années au soleil.
exclusive
exclusive
[Adjectif]

restricted or limited to a select group, often offering premium quality or services to a specific, privileged audience

luxe

luxe

Ex: The artist held an exclusive gallery showing for collectors and critics .L'artiste a organisé une exposition de galerie **exclusive** pour les collectionneurs et les critiques.
downstairs
downstairs
[Adverbe]

on or toward a lower part of a building, particularly the first floor

au rez-de-chaussée, en bas

au rez-de-chaussée, en bas

Ex: We have a home gym downstairs for exercising and staying fit .Nous avons une salle de sport **en bas** pour faire de l'exercice et rester en forme.
dilapidated
dilapidated
[Adjectif]

damaged or deteriorated over time, often due to neglect or insufficient maintenance

délabré, décrépit, en ruines, en ruine

délabré, décrépit, en ruines, en ruine

Ex: The car was so dilapidated that it barely made it to the junkyard .La voiture était si **délabrée** qu'elle a à peine réussi à atteindre la casse.
cramped
cramped
[Adjectif]

(of a room, house, etc.) lacking enough space

exigu

exigu

Ex: He did n't like the cramped conditions of the hostel room .Il n'aimait pas les conditions **exiguës** de la chambre d'auberge.
bijou
bijou
[Adjectif]

(particularly of a building) small, yet stylish and attractive

coquet

coquet

architectural
architectural
[Adjectif]

relating to the study or art of constructing or designing a building

architectural

architectural

Ex: The architectural style of the cathedral reflects the cultural influences of the region's history.Le style **architectural** de la cathédrale reflète les influences culturelles de l'histoire de la région.
arched
arched
[Adjectif]

(of a structure) having a curved shape at the top

arqué, en forme d'arche, voûté

arqué, en forme d'arche, voûté

abandoned
abandoned
[Adjectif]

(of a building, car, etc.) left and not needed or used anymore

abandonné

abandonné

Ex: The town became abandoned after the factory closed.La ville est devenue **abandonnée** après la fermeture de l'usine.
vaulted
vaulted
[Adjectif]

(of a roof) built in form of a arch or several arches joined together

voûté

voûté

unoccupied
unoccupied
[Adjectif]

describing a state or condition in which a space or property is not being used, inhabited, or occupied by individuals

inoccupé, libre

inoccupé, libre

tumbledown
tumbledown
[Adjectif]

describing a state or condition of a building or structure that is dilapidated, in a state of disrepair, or on the verge of collapsing

délabré, en ruine

délabré, en ruine

split-level
split-level
[Adjectif]

having floors or rooms built at slightly different heights

à plusieurs niveaux

à plusieurs niveaux

spacious
spacious
[Adjectif]

(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside

spacieux

spacieux

Ex: The conference room was spacious, able to host meetings with large groups of people .La salle de conférence était **spacieuse**, capable d'accueillir des réunions avec de grands groupes de personnes.
semi-detached
semi-detached
[Adjectif]

(of a house) sharing a wall with another similar house on one side

jumelé

jumelé

Ex: Semidetached homes are a popular choice in suburban areas due to their affordability.Les maisons **jumelées** sont un choix populaire dans les zones suburbaines en raison de leur abordabilité.
rambling
rambling
[Adjectif]

(of a building or structure) irregularly built or spread out in an unplanned, sprawling manner

plein de coins et de recoins

plein de coins et de recoins

Ex: We wandered through the rambling corridors of the castle.
palatial
palatial
[Adjectif]

resembling or associated with a palace in structure or function

palatial

palatial

Ex: The palace 's palatial grounds stretched for miles .Les terrains **palatiaux** du palais s'étendaient sur des kilomètres.
open-plan
open-plan
[Adjectif]

(of buildings or rooms) having few or no internal walls, creating a large, open space

sans cloisons

sans cloisons

Ex: The open-plan design of the restaurant allows diners to see into the kitchen while they eat .La conception **open-plan** du restaurant permet aux clients de voir dans la cuisine pendant qu'ils mangent.
non-residential
non-residential
[Adjectif]

(of buildings, structures, or spaces) not primarily designed or used for residential purposes, such as commercial, industrial, institutional, or public buildings

non résidentiel, non-habitation

non résidentiel, non-habitation

modular
modular
[Adjectif]

consisting of separate, self-contained units that can be combined or rearranged in various configurations

modulaire

modulaire

moated
moated
[Adjectif]

(of a castle, house, etc.) having a wide and deep hole around, which is often filled with water and is used as a protection against enemy attacks

entouré de douves

entouré de douves

low-rise
low-rise
[Adjectif]

referring to buildings or structures that have a limited number of floors

bas,  de faible hauteur

bas, de faible hauteur

high-rise
high-rise
[Adjectif]

(of buildings) having many floors

de plusieurs étages

de plusieurs étages

Ex: The company relocated its headquarters to a high-rise tower for better visibility.L'entreprise a déménagé son siège social dans une tour **de grande hauteur** pour une meilleure visibilité.
lofty
lofty
[Adjectif]

(of a mountain, building, etc.) very tall and outstanding

élevé, noble

élevé, noble

Ex: The mountain range stretched into the distance , its lofty peaks shrouded in mist .La chaîne de montagnes s'étendait au loin, ses **hautes** sommets enveloppés de brume.
ionic
ionic
[Adjectif]

related to the ancient Greek style of architecture that uses a scroll-shaped decoration

ionique

ionique

gabled
gabled
[Adjectif]

having a triangular-shaped roof formed by two sloping sides that meet at a ridge, typically found on the end of a building or structure

à pignon, avec un toit en pente

à pignon, avec un toit en pente

doric
doric
[Adjectif]

relating to an ancient Greek style of architecture that uses massive plain columns with squared tops

dorique

dorique

detached
detached
[Adjectif]

(of a house) standing alone in a way that does not have any shared walls with other houses

individuel, individuelle

individuel, individuelle

Ex: The real estate agent showed them a modern detached villa.L'agent immobilier leur a montré une villa moderne **indépendante**.
derelict
derelict
[Adjectif]

having a poor condition, often because of being abandoned or neglected for a long time

délabré, en piteux état

délabré, en piteux état

Ex: The park had become derelict due to years of neglect.Le parc était devenu **à l'abandon** en raison d'années de négligence.
corinthian
corinthian
[Adjectif]

relating to or characteristic of a style of architecture known for its fancy and detailed design, featuring columns with decorative tops and leafy decorations, often seen in ancient Greek and Roman buildings

corinthien, relatif au style corinthien

corinthien, relatif au style corinthien

colonial
colonial
[Adjectif]

reflecting the style of architecture or decoration typical in 18th-century America under British influence

colonial

colonial

Ex: Colonial architecture emphasizes proportion and balance.
wall-to-wall
wall-to-wall
[Adjectif]

completely filled or saturated

complètement rempli, bondé de monde

complètement rempli, bondé de monde

Ex: The stadium was wall-to-wall fans cheering for the team .Le stade était **bondé** de fans qui encourageaient l'équipe.
louvred
louvred
[Adjectif]

characterized by having slatted openings or panels that allow for the passage of air or light while providing some degree of privacy or shading

à persiennes, à claire-voie

à persiennes, à claire-voie

double-glazed
double-glazed
[Adjectif]

referring to windows or doors that are constructed with two panes of glass separated by a layer of air or gas, providing improved insulation and noise reduction

à double vitrage, double vitrage

à double vitrage, double vitrage

prefabricated
prefabricated
[Adjectif]

(particularly of a piece of furniture or building) made in parts that can be easily and quickly put together

préfabriqué

préfabriqué

insulated
insulated
[Adjectif]

covered with a substance that does not let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

isolé

isolé

Ex: The insulated soundproofing panels in the recording studio minimized outside noise , allowing for high-quality audio recordings .Les panneaux insonorisés **isolés** dans le studio d'enregistrement ont minimisé le bruit extérieur, permettant des enregistrements audio de haute qualité.
concrete
concrete
[Adjectif]

consisting of a hard building material that is made of the mixture of cement, water, sand, and small stones

en béton, de béton

en béton, de béton

Ex: The real estate agent showed us a house with concrete countertops in the kitchen .L'agent immobilier nous a montré une maison avec des plans de travail en **béton** dans la cuisine.
leaded
leaded
[Adjectif]

(of a roof or windowpane) having frames covered with or made of lead

à petits carreaux

à petits carreaux

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