abri
shelter
Où est l'abri pour les invités?
Where is the guest shelter?
French vocabulary topic
Words on the topic: Architecture
This topic focuses on vocabulary used in architecture and design. Learn words that describe building parts, materials, and famous architectural styles. Ideal for learners interested in construction, art, or travel. Includes helpful translations and usage examples.
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cheminée
fireplace
chimney
Où est la cheminée dans cette maison?
Where is the fireplace in this house?
construction
construction
La construction de la maison est terminée.
The construction of the house is finished.
contemporain
contemporary
modern
Ce bâtiment a un design très contemporain.
This building has a very contemporary design.
court
short
brief
Le film est court.
The film is short.
dormant
dormant
sleeping
La plante dort en étant en état dormant.
The plant sleeps while in a dormant state.
escaliers
stairs
Elle monte l'escalier.
She goes up the stairs.
folie
madness
C'est la folie dans cette soirée!
This party is crazy!
fortification
fortification
Quelles sont les fortifications de la ville?
What are the city's fortifications?
gratte-ciel
skyscraper
Quel est le plus haut gratte-ciel de Paris?
What is the tallest skyscraper in Paris?
grenier
attic
Le grenier est rempli de vieux objets.
The attic is full of old things.
hôtel
hotel
inn
Où est l'hôtel?
Where is the hotel?
immeuble
building
L'immeuble a cinq étages.
The building has five floors.
manoir
manor
Où se trouve le manoir de mes rêves?
Where is my dream mansion?
mur
wall
Le mur est haut.
The wall is high.
nid
nest
Où est le nid des oiseaux?
Where is the birds' nest?
passage
passage
Quel est le meilleur passage de ce livre?
What is the best passage in this book?
pilier
pillar
Quels sont les piliers de ce projet ?
What are the pillars of this project?
porte
door
gate
Ouvre la porte.
Open the door.
souterrain
underground
Où se trouve l'entrée du souterrain?
Where is the entrance to the underground?
temple
temple
shrine
Le temple est un lieu de culte religieux.
The temple is a place of religious worship.
toit
roof
Où est le chat sur le toit?
Where is the cat on the roof?
tour
tower
turn
As-tu vu la tour Eiffel?
Have you seen the Eiffel Tower?
église
church
Où est l'église ?
Where is the church ?
étage
story
floor
À quel étage habites-tu?
What floor do you live on?
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