Construite (en. Built)

/kɔ̃stʁy.it/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Referring to an object that has been built or constructed.

The house we visited is built of stone.

La maison que nous avons visitée est construite en pierre.

Which has been elaborated or organized thoughtfully.

This theory is well constructed and rests on solid facts.

Cette théorie est bien construite et repose sur des faits solides.

Indicating a feeling or opinion that has been formulated carefully.

His argument is logically constructed.

Son argument est construit de manière logique.

From the verb 'construire', coming from the Latin 'construere' meaning 'to assemble' or 'to build'.

well-built

Refers to something made with care and precision.

bien construite

built on sand

Refers to an unstable or precarious base.

construite sur le sable

ideally built

Refers to a work that is perfect in its arrangement.

idéellement construite

construction

Action of building or constructing something.

construction

to build

Action of erecting or constructing buildings.

bâtir

architect

Professional who designs and supervises the construction of buildings.

architecte

A construction that has been poorly done.

This house is so poorly built that I don't know if it will stand.

Cette maison est tellement construite que je ne sais pas si elle va tenir.

Refers to a person who has a solid and reliable character.

She is really reliable; I can always count on her.

Elle est vraiment construite, je peux toujours compter sur elle.