Architecture et Construction - Description des Bâtiments

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

climatisé

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

d’intérieur

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

libre, inoccupé

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

en stuc

on or toward a higher part of a building

en haut, à l'étage

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

délabré, décrépit

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

pittoresque

located on the inside part of a particular thing

intérieur

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

à la française

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

extérieur

(of buildings) luxurious and expensive, therefore unaffordable for most people

luxe

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

au rez-de-chaussée, en bas

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

délabré, décrépit, en ruines, en ruine

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

exigu

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

coquet

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

architectural

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

arqué, en forme d'arche, voûté

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

abandonné

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

voûté

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

inoccupé, libre

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

en ruine, délabre

having floors or rooms built at slightly different heights

à plusieurs niveaux

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

spacieux

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

jumelé

(of buildings) spreading in random directions in an irregular pattern

plein de coins et de recoins

directly connected to or reminiscent of a palace, including its architecture or furnishings

palatial

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

sans cloisons

(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

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

modulaire, constitué de modules

(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

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

bas, à faible hauteur

(of buildings) having many floors

de plusieurs étages

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

élevé, noble

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

ionique

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, gable

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

dorique

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

individuel, individuelle

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

délabré, en piteux état

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, corinthienne

reflecting the architectural or decorative style that was common in America during the 18th century, particularly the period it was under British rule

colonial

extending or covering the entire width or length of a space, usually referring to carpeting or other floor coverings that span from one wall to another

mur à mur, de mur à mur

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

louvred, à persiennes

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

double vitrage, vitrage isolant

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

préfabriqué

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

isolé

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

en béton, de béton

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

à petits carreaux