Architectes (en. Architects)
/aʁ.ki.tɛkt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Qualified individuals who design buildings and other structures.
Architects often collaborate with engineers.
Les architectes collaborent souvent avec des ingénieurs.
Experts in space planning and design.
Architects must adhere to safety standards.
Les architectes doivent respecter les normes de sécurité.
Professionals who create plans and drawings.
She hired architects for her house project.
Elle a engagé des architectes pour son projet de maison.
Specialists in how a building integrates into its environment.
Architects play a key role in urban aesthetics.
Les architectes jouent un rôle clé dans l'esthétique urbaine.
Designers of various architectural structures.
Contemporary architects adopt innovative styles.
Les architectes contemporains adoptent des styles innovants.
Etymology
From the Greek 'architekton', meaning 'master builder'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a renowned architect
an architect with a great reputation.
un architecte de renom
modern architecture
contemporary and innovative architectural style.
l'architecture moderne
an architecture school
an educational institution to train architects.
une école d'architecture
an architectural project
a building or structure design initiative.
un projet architectural
architect's plan
a drawing or diagram made by an architect.
plan d'architecte
Related Words
urban planning
Discipline that studies the organization and layout of cities.
urbanisme
building
Structure built to house people, activities, or objects.
bâtiment
engineering
Application of sciences and mathematics to solve problems.
ingénierie
design
Process of creating and designing objects or spaces.
design
planning
Organization of space and resources in a given environment.
aménagement
Slang Meanings
Architecture geek
He is a real architecture geek, always talking about new buildings.
Il est un vrai geek de l'architecture, toujours en train de parler de nouveaux bâtiments.
trendy architect
He is a trendy architect who sets the trends.
Lui, c'est un architecte à la mode qui impose les tendances.