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Liste de Mots Niveau C1 - Immeubles et Construction

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur les bâtiments et la construction, tels que "intérieur", "assembler", "décomposition", etc., préparés pour les apprenants de niveau C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
adjacent
adjacent
[Adjectif]

situated next to or near something

adjacent, contigu

adjacent, contigu

Ex: Our hotel room had a beautiful view of the park adjacent to the river. 

Notre chambre d'hôtel avait une belle vue sur le parc adjacent à la rivière.

architectural
architectural
[Adjectif]

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

architectural

architectural

Ex: The architectural firm won an award for its innovative design of the new museum building. 

Le cabinet d'architecture a remporté un prix pour sa conception innovante du nouveau bâtiment du musée.

interior
interior
[Adjectif]

located on the inside part of a particular thing

intérieur

intérieur

Ex: The interior cabin of the spacecraft was equipped with state-of-the-art technology for the astronauts' comfort and safety. 

La cabine intérieure du vaisseau spatial était équipée de technologies de pointe pour le confort et la sécurité des astronautes.

exterior
exterior
[Adjectif]

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

extérieur

extérieur

Ex: The building’s exterior surfaces are designed to withstand extreme weather. 

Les surfaces extérieures du bâtiment sont conçues pour résister aux conditions météorologiques extrêmes.

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 windows prevented heat from escaping during the winter months, reducing energy costs. 
municipal
municipal
[Adjectif]

involving or belonging to the government of a city, town, etc.

municipal

municipal

Ex: Municipal parks provide green spaces for residents to enjoy outdoor recreational activities. 
residential
residential
[Adjectif]

(of an area with buildings) designed specially for people to live in

résidentiel

résidentiel

Ex: The residential neighborhood is characterized by tree-lined streets and single-family homes. 

Le quartier résidentiel se caractérise par des rues bordées d'arbres et des maisons individuelles.

godforsaken
godforsaken
[Adjectif]

(of a place) remote and without any appealing or interesting qualities

misérable, perdu

misérable, perdu

Ex: The cabin was in the middle of a godforsaken desert with no cell service. 
suburban
suburban
[Adjectif]

characteristic of or relating to a residential area outside a city or town

de banlieue, banlieusard

de banlieue, banlieusard

Ex: Many families prefer suburban living for its sense of community and access to amenities. 
vacant
vacant
[Adjectif]

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

libre, inoccupé

libre, inoccupé

Ex: She found a vacant seat near the window and settled in for the long train journey. 
to assemble

to make something by putting separate parts of something together

assembler

assembler

Ex: Assembling the model airplane required carefully piecing together the various components. 

Assembler le modèle d'avion nécessitait de rassembler soigneusement les différents composants.

to decay
to decay
[verbe]

(of a structure or an area) to become worse gradually

se décomposer

se décomposer

Ex: The abandoned buildings slowly decayed over time. 

Les bâtiments abandonnés se sont lentement détériorés au fil du temps.

to demolish

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

démolir, détruire, abattre

démolir, détruire, abattre

Ex: The wrecking ball was used to demolish the abandoned building. 

La boule de démolition a été utilisée pour démolir le bâtiment abandonné.

to erect
to erect
[verbe]

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

construire, bâtir

construire, bâtir

Ex: Engineers were tasked with erecting a sturdy bridge over the river to improve transportation. 

Les ingénieurs ont été chargés de ériger un pont solide sur la rivière pour améliorer les transports.

to refurbish

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

rénover

rénover

Ex: The hotel was refurbished with modern furniture and decor. 

L'hôtel a été rénové avec des meubles et une décoration modernes.

to renovate

to make a building or a place look good again by repairing or painting it

rénover, remettre à neuf

rénover, remettre à neuf

Ex: She hired a contractor to renovate the outdated bathroom, replacing the fixtures and tiles. 

Elle a engagé un entrepreneur pour rénover la salle de bain dépassée, en remplaçant les équipements et les carreaux.

bungalow

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

pavillon

pavillon

Ex: The couple decided to downsize and move into a cozy bungalow in the countryside. 

Le couple a décidé de réduire la taille de sa maison et de déménager dans un bungalow confortable à la campagne.

court
court
[nom]

an area surrounded by walls or buildings, often part of a large house

cour

cour

Ex: In the heart of the ancient castle, the inner court served as a gathering place for nobles and courtiers, its towering walls echoing with tales of bygone eras. 
dome
dome
[nom]

a building's roof that is rounded

dôme

dôme

Ex: The planetarium's dome provided a stunning backdrop for the immersive celestial show. 

Le dôme du planétarium a fourni une toile de fond époustouflante pour le spectacle céleste immersif.

sauna
sauna
[nom]

a small room that is often heated with steam and has wooden walls, where people sit for relaxation or health benefits

sauna

sauna

Ex: The spa's luxurious sauna was equipped with heated cedar benches and aromatic steam. 

Le spa luxueux était équipé d'un sauna avec des bancs en cèdre chauffés et de la vapeur aromatique.

igloo
igloo
[nom]

a house or shelter in the shape of a dome that is built from blocks of ice or hard snow

igloo

igloo

Ex: Explorers often rely on igloos as temporary shelters during their polar expeditions due to their insulating properties. 

Les explorateurs comptent souvent sur les igloos comme abris temporaires lors de leurs expéditions polaires en raison de leurs propriétés isolantes.

high-rise

a very tall building with many floors

tour, gratte-ciel

tour, gratte-ciel

Ex: She worked on the top floor of a high-rise, enjoying panoramic views of the city below. 
lighthouse

a large structure, such as a tower, placed near the coast and equipped with a powerful light that guides or warns the approaching ships

phare

phare

Ex: Standing tall on the rocky coastline, the lighthouse served as a beacon of hope for sailors. 

Se dressant fièrement sur la côte rocheuse, le phare servait de signal d'espoir pour les marins.

pier
pier
[nom]

a long platform built from the shore into the sea that people can go for entertainment or a walk

jetée, appontement

jetée, appontement

Ex: At the end of the pier, fishermen cast their lines into the sparkling waters in hopes of catching dinner. 

Au bout de la jetée, les pêcheurs lancent leurs lignes dans les eaux scintillantes dans l'espoir d'attraper leur dîner.

premises

the building and its surrounding land owned or used by a business

locaux, bâtiment

locaux, bâtiment

Ex: Visitors were required to sign in at the reception desk before entering the premises. 
arch
arch
[nom]

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

arche

arche

Ex: The architect designed a breathtaking building with soaring arches that created an open and airy interior space. 

L'architecte a conçu un bâtiment à couper le souffle avec des arches élancées qui créaient un espace intérieur ouvert et aéré.

beam
beam
[nom]

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

poutre

poutre

Ex: The ancient castle's stone beams had withstood centuries of wear and tear, a testament to their durability. 

Les poutres en pierre de l'ancien château avaient résisté à des siècles d'usure, un témoignage de leur durabilité.

cement
cement
[nom]

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

Ex: The sidewalks were cracked and uneven, in need of repair and fresh cement. 

Les trottoirs étaient fissurés et inégaux, nécessitant des réparations et du ciment frais.

tile
tile
[nom]

a flat piece of baked clay or other material, mostly in the shape of a square, used for covering floors or walls

carreau

carreau

Ex: The bathroom walls were adorned with colorful mosaic tiles, adding a touch of elegance to the space. 

Les murs de la salle de bain étaient ornés de carreaux de mosaïque colorés, ajoutant une touche d'élégance à l'espace.

marble
marble
[nom]

a type of hard smooth rock that is mostly white in color and has colored lines, which is used as building material or in making statues

marbre

marbre

Ex: The sculptor carefully chiseled away at the block of marble, revealing the form of a graceful figure emerging from the stone. 

Le sculpteur a soigneusement ciselé le bloc de marbre, révélant la forme d'une figure gracieuse émergeant de la pierre.

crane
crane
[nom]

a very large tall machine used for lifting heavy objects

grue

grue

Ex: A massive crane loomed over the shipyard, hoisting cargo containers onto waiting vessels. 

Une grue massive dominait le chantier naval, soulevant des conteneurs de marchandises sur les navires en attente.

escalator

a staircase that moves and takes people up or down different levels easily, often found in large buildings like airports, department stores, etc.

escalier roulant, escalator

escalier roulant, escalator

Ex: The department store installed a new escalator to improve accessibility between floors for shoppers. 

Le grand magasin a installé un nouvel escalier mécanique pour améliorer l'accessibilité entre les étages pour les clients.

addition

a new room added to a building

extension

extension

Ex: The growing family decided to build an addition onto their house to accommodate their expanding needs. 
flooring

the materials that make up the floor of a building or room

revêtement de sol, plancher, parquet, carrelage

revêtement de sol, plancher, parquet, carrelage

Ex: The interior designer selected eco-friendly bamboo flooring for the sustainable office renovation project. 

Le designer d'intérieur a choisi un revêtement de sol en bambou écologique pour le projet de rénovation durable du bureau.

foundation

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

fondations

fondations

Ex: The historic lighthouse stood firm atop its rocky foundation, weathering centuries of storms. 
layout
layout
[nom]

the specific way by which a building, book page, garden, etc. is arranged

plan

plan

Ex: The magazine editor reworked the layout of the publication, adjusting the placement of articles and images for better flow. 
embassy
embassy
[nom]

a building used as the office or residence of the officials who represent their government in another country

ambassade

ambassade

Ex: The American embassy in Paris is located near the Champs-Élysées. 

L'ambassade américaine à Paris est située près des Champs-Élysées.

plumbing

the system of pipes for the distribution of water in a building

tuyauterie

tuyauterie

Ex: The plumber installed new fixtures as part of the plumbing renovation in the bathroom. 
chalet
chalet
[nom]

a wooden house with a steep sloping roof, often found in mountainous areas in Switzerland

chalet

chalet

Ex: The chalet nestled among the pine trees offered stunning views of the snow-capped mountains. 

Le chalet niché parmi les pins offrait une vue imprenable sur les montagnes enneigées.

windowpane

a single piece of glass in a window

carreau

carreau

Ex: He carefully cleaned each windowpane to ensure a crystal-clear view of the garden. 

Il a soigneusement nettoyé chaque vitre pour assurer une vue cristalline sur le jardin.

lobby
lobby
[nom]

the area just inside the entrance of a public building such as a hotel, etc.

hall d'entrée, hall

hall d'entrée, hall

Ex: The spacious lobby of the theater buzzed with excitement before the show. 

Le hall spacieux du théâtre bourdonnait d'excitation avant le spectacle.

thatched
thatched
[Adjectif]

(of a house or building) having a roof made of dried straw, leaves etc.

en chaume, à toit de chaume

en chaume, à toit de chaume

Ex: The thatched roof of the old farmhouse added to its rustic appeal. 
shovel-ready
shovel-ready
[Adjectif]

(of a construction project) prepared for the building stage to begin

prêt à construire, prêt pour le démarrage des travaux

prêt à construire, prêt pour le démarrage des travaux

Ex: Investors were eager to fund shovel-ready projects that promised quick returns on investment. 
to desecrate

to treat something valuable inconsiderately, in a way that affects it badly

profaner, souiller

profaner, souiller

Ex: Ruinous new road schemes that desecrate the countryside. 
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