Bâtiments (en. Buildings)

/batimɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Set of constructions, edifices.

The university buildings are modern.

Les bâtiments de l'université sont modernes.

Structures where one lives, works, or engages in other activities.

The old buildings of the city hold great historical value.

Les anciens bâtiments de la ville ont une grande valeur historique.

Constructions intended for a specific use.

Industrial buildings are often very functional.

Les bâtiments industriels sont souvent très fonctionnels.

From Old French 'batiment', from Latin 'battimentum' meaning 'the action of building'.

public buildings

Constructions intended for the community's service.

bâtiments publics

school buildings

Edifices where classes and education take place.

bâtiments scolaires

residential buildings

Houses or apartments intended for habitation.

bâtiments résidentiels

to build

To construct, raise structures.

bâtir

architecture

The art and science of designing and building.

architecture

infrastructure

Buildings and facilities serving a country or region.

infrastructure

Places for living or working.

We often meet in the campus buildings.

On se retrouve souvent dans les bâtiments du campus.

Obsolete constructions.

Those buildings have been in ruins for years.

Ces bâtiments-là sont en ruine depuis des années.