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    Édifice (en. Building)

    [edifis]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A solid and durable construction
    The church is an edifice dating back to the 12th century.
    L'église est un édifice datant du XIIe siècle.
    An important architectural structure
    The Palace of Versailles is a famous edifice.
    Le Palais de Versailles est un édifice célèbre.
    A building with a specific function
    This edifice houses the modern art museum.
    Cet édifice abrite le musée d'art moderne.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'aedificium', which means 'construction', derived from 'aedificare' (to build).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    remarkable edifice
    A building that draws attention for its architecture or its history.
    édifice remarquable
    large edifices
    The major constructions of a city or region.
    grands édifices
    historical edifice
    A building with historical significance.
    édifice historique

    Related Words

    architectural
    Pertaining to architecture.
    architectural
    to build
    To edify, to build something.
    bâtir
    construction
    The action of building something.
    construction

    Slang Meanings

    A big building often considered imposing.
    Look at that edifice, it looks like it's going to fall!
    Regarde cet édifice, on dirait qu'il va tomber !
    A place where major events take place.
    We meet at the edifice for the conference.
    On se retrouve à l'édifice pour la conférence.