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Vocabulaire Avancé pour le TOEFL - Architecture

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur l'architecture, tels que « ériger », « rénover », « lumber », etc. qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen TOEFL.

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architecture

the study or art of building and designing houses

architecture

architecture

[nom]
architectural

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

architectural

architectural

[Adjectif]
cement

a gray powdery substance that becomes hard if it is mixed with water and sand, used for construction purposes such as sticking bricks of a wall together

ciment

ciment

[nom]
lumber

wood that has been cut into specific pieces to be used for building purposes

bois

bois

[nom]
mortar

a substance that is a mixture of sand, cement, and water, used for fixing bricks and stones in a building

mortier

mortier

[nom]
plaster

a material with a soft texture that is a combination of sand, water, and lime which is used to cover walls and ceilings to smooth their surface

plâtre

plâtre

[nom]
beam

a long bar of iron or metal that supports the weight of a building

poutre

poutre

[nom]
scaffolding

a structure consisting of metal poles with wooden planks on them that are put against a building so that workers can climb it or stand on it while constructing the building

échafaudage

échafaudage

[nom]
to reinforce

to strengthen a substance or structure, particularly by adding extra material to it

renforcer

renforcer

[verbe]
to renovate

to make a building or a piece of furniture look good again by repairing or painting it

rénover

rénover

[verbe]
foundation

a hard layer of cement, stone, etc. that serves as the underground support of a building

fondations

fondations

[nom]
to erect

to build or assemble a structure or object in an upright position

construire

construire

[verbe]
blueprint

a detailed plan or design, typically technical or architectural, that outlines the dimensions, materials, and specifications for construction or production

plan

plan

[nom]
to crumble

(of a building) to fall apart

s'effondrer

s'effondrer

[verbe]
to demolish

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

démolir

démolir

[verbe]
wrecking ball

a heavy metal ball hanging from a crane that is struck against a building to destroy it

boulet de démolition

boulet de démolition

[nom]
bulldozer

a large, powerful vehicle with a wide steel blade at its front that is used to destroy buildings or move earth

bulldozer

bulldozer

[nom]
facade

the front of a building, particularly one that is large and has an elegant appearance

façade

façade

[nom]
masonry

the skilled trade or craft of working with stone, bricks, or other masonry materials to construct buildings, walls, or other structures

maçonnerie

maçonnerie

[nom]
arch

a curved symmetrical structure that supports the weight above it, used in bridges or buildings

arche

arche

[nom]
penthouse

an apartment on top of a tall building

appartement-terrasse

appartement-terrasse

[nom]
dome

a building's roof that is rounded

dôme

dôme

[nom]
chamber

a private room that is mostly used as bedroom

chambre

chambre

[nom]
terrace

a flat paved area, particularly one next to a building or restaurant, where people can sit, eat, relax, etc.

terrasse

terrasse

[nom]
cabana

a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach

cabane

cabane

[nom]
gazebo

a small roofed building with open sides, usually in a garden

belvédère

belvédère

[nom]
condominium

any of the apartments in a condominium

appartement (en copropriété)

appartement (en copropriété)

[nom]
arcade

an arch-covered passage along the side of a group of buildings

galerie

galerie

[nom]
auditorium

a large building or hall where people are gathered to attend a concert, public speech, play, etc.

amphithéâtre

amphithéâtre

[nom]
amphitheater

an open building that is round or oval in shape and has a space in the middle surrounded by several seats, originated in ancient Roman and Greek architecture used for public entertainments such as sports or drama

amphithéâtre

amphithéâtre

[nom]
high-rise

(of buildings) having many floors

de plusieurs étages

de plusieurs étages

[Adjectif]
Gothic

(architecture) used to describe the building style prevalent in Western Europe in the 12th-16th centuries, whose characteristics are high ceilings, tall pillars, pointed windows and arches that are mostly made of stone

gothique

gothique

[Adjectif]
Baroque

of characteristics of a highly ornate and detailed style in European art, architecture, or music from the 17th to early 18th century

baroque

baroque

[Adjectif]
colonial

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

colonial

colonial

[Adjectif]
Victorian

denoting or relating to Queen Victoria or her reign from 1837 to 1901

victorien

victorien

[Adjectif]
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