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Vocabulaire des Monuments Modernes Clés - Vaisseau

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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary
special
special
[Adjectif]

different or better than what is normal

spécial

spécial

Ex: The team worked hard to create a special experience for their guests. 
structure

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

immeuble, bâtiment

immeuble, bâtiment

Ex: Engineers design the structure of skyscrapers to withstand wind and seismic forces. 
New York City

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

New York City, la ville de New York

New York City, la ville de New York

the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

les États-Unis

les États-Unis

Ex: Thanksgiving is a popular holiday celebrated in the United States. 
floor
floor
[nom]

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

étage

étage

Ex: Residents of the upper floors enjoyed panoramic views of the city skyline from their apartment windows. 
to look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

ressembler à, avoir l'air de

ressembler à, avoir l'air de

Ex: The new student looks like her older sister; they have the same eyes and smile. 

Le nouvel étudiant ressemble à sa sœur aînée; ils ont les mêmes yeux et le même sourire.

honeycomb

a structure that is made by bees, consisting of six-sided cells where they store their honey

rayon de miel

rayon de miel

Ex: The honeycomb was carefully crafted by the busy bees in the hive. 

Le rayon de miel a été soigneusement fabriqué par les abeilles occupées dans la ruche.

architect

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

architecte

architecte

Ex: The architect showed us the plans for the building. 
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. 
steel
steel
[nom]

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

acier, métal dur

acier, métal dur

Ex: They used steel to reinforce the concrete in the bridge's foundation. 
bronze
bronze
[nom]

a hard alloy consisting mainly of copper and tin

bronze

bronze

Ex: Bronze was widely used for weapons and tools in ancient societies. 
stair
stair
[nom]

a series of steps connecting two floors of a building, particularly built inside a building

escalier, escaliers

escalier, escaliers

Ex: Please don't leave your toys on the stair, it's dangerous. 

Veuillez ne pas laisser vos jouets sur l'escalier, c'est dangereux.

platform

a raised surface on which people or things can stand

plateforme, estrade

plateforme, estrade

Ex: A large platform was set up for the concert in the park. 
landing
landing
[nom]

an area of floor at the top of a staircase or between two flights of stairs

palier

palier

Ex: The bathroom is just off the upstairs landing. 
about
about
[Adverbe]

used with a number to show that it is not exact

environ, à peu près

environ, à peu près

Ex: It'll take about 30 minutes to get there by car. 

Il faudra environ 30 minutes pour y arriver en voiture.

step
step
[nom]

a series of flat surfaces used for going up or down

marche

marche

Ex: The marble steps of the grand staircase gleamed under the chandelier's soft light in the foyer of the mansion. 
to climb
to climb
[verbe]

to move upward on something, often using feet and hands for support

grimper, escalader

grimper, escalader

Ex: She had to climb a ladder to reach the roof. 
visitor
visitor
[nom]

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

visiteur

visiteur

Ex: The museum welcomed visitors from around the world, offering guided tours and interactive exhibits. 
to enter
to enter
[verbe]

to come or go into a place

entrer

entrer

Ex: The students regularly enter the classroom before the bell rings. 
free
free
[Adjectif]

not requiring payment

gratuit

gratuit

Ex: The book club provides a free book each month. 
ticket
ticket
[nom]

a piece of paper or card that shows you can do or get something, like ride on a bus or attend an event

billet

billet

Ex: I bought a ticket to the movie theater to watch the latest film. 
tourist
tourist
[nom]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

touriste

touriste

Ex: Even though he was a tourist, he tried to blend in with the local culture. 
local
local
[nom]

an inhabitant of a particular area or community

habitant, autochtone

habitant, autochtone

Ex: As a local, she knew all the best spots to visit in the city. 
to [take] a picture

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

Ex: She takes photos of wildlife during her nature hikes. 
busy
busy
[Adjectif]

(of a place) full of activity or people

occupé

occupé

Ex: The streets were busy with traffic during rush hour. 
restaurant

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

restaurant

restaurant

Ex: She left a positive review online for the restaurant where she ordered a pizza. 
shopping mall

‌a large building or enclosed area that consists of a group of shops

centre commercial

centre commercial

Ex: She enjoys spending her weekends at the shopping mall, exploring different boutiques and enjoying a meal at the food court. 

Elle aime passer ses week-ends au centre commercial, en explorant différentes boutiques et en profitant d'un repas au food court.

cultural
cultural
[Adjectif]

involving a society's customs, traditions, beliefs, and other related matters

culturel

culturel

Ex: Language is an integral part of cultural identity, reflecting shared values and traditions. 

La langue est une partie intégrante de l'identité culturelle, reflétant les valeurs et les traditions partagées.

nearby
nearby
[Adverbe]

not in the distance

dans les environs

dans les environs

Ex: My best friends live nearby, so we can hang out often. 

Mes meilleurs amis vivent à proximité, donc nous pouvons sortir souvent.

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.

creative
creative
[Adjectif]

using imagination and original ideas to create or develop something

créatif

créatif

Ex: The teacher encourages students to develop their creative abilities. 
architecture

the art, study, or profession of designing buildings and other structures

architecture

architecture

Ex: Daniel hopes to pursue a career in architecture. 
unique
unique
[Adjectif]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

unique

unique

Ex: He has a unique habit of sketching people he meets for the first time. 

Il a une habitude unique de dessiner les personnes qu'il rencontre pour la première fois.

to offer
to offer
[verbe]

to present something for potential purchase or use

proposer, offrir

proposer, offrir

Ex: The car dealership offers a three-year warranty on all new vehicles. 
to explore
to explore
[verbe]

to visit places one has never seen before

explorer

explorer

Ex: The team explores uncharted territories to expand scientific knowledge. 
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