Vocabulaire des Monuments Modernes Clés - Le Chrysler Building

the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center

a country in North America that has 50 states

a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

all the rooms of a building that are on the same level

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

a person whose job is to design buildings and often oversee their construction

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

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

bright and smooth in a way that reflects light

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

a round object often decorated with gems that kings or queens put on their heads as a symbol of power and authority

to give someone or something a name in honor or in memory of another person or thing

a company that makes and sells automobiles

a person, entity, or organization that possesses, controls, or has legal rights to something

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

a small fact or piece of information

a large bird of prey with broad wings, a hooked beak, and very keen eyesight

a wheel that has a tire and rim and hubcap; used to propel the car

a designated room where an individual typically works, often at a desk, to carry out their professional tasks and responsibilities

an organization that does business and earns money from it

a large area just inside the main entrance of a public building

an object or feature added to something to make it more attractive or festive

a picture created by paint

the inside upper surface of a room or other enclosed space

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

known by a lot of people

a style of art, popular in 1920s and 1930s, characterized by the frequent use of geometric shapes with distinct borders and strong colors

the manner in which something takes place or is accomplished

connected with the branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between lines, angles and surfaces

a corrosion-resistant alloy used in various industries for its durability and aesthetic qualities

shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

to reflect light and appear bright or glossy

in a manner that emits a strong or intense light

natural light that comes from the sun

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

a structure or a place that is historically important

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

to make something bright by means of color or light

something that represents an idea, quality, or concept beyond its literal meaning

of great worth or quality

in a manner that is kept hidden from others

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

to make someone feel mildly shocked

a person whose job is to construct or repair houses and other buildings