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    L'édifice (en. The building)

    /l.e.di.fis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An impressive or significant construction, generally made of stone or brick.
    The ancient building is a remarkable example of Roman architecture.
    L’édifice antique est un remarquable exemple d’architecture romaine.
    An institution or a formal organization.
    The governmental building is located in the center of the city.
    L'édifice gouvernemental se situe au centre de la ville.
    In a figurative sense, a complex structure or system.
    The legal structure rests on thousands of laws and regulations.
    L'édifice juridique repose sur des milliers de lois et de règlements.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'aedificium', which means 'building'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the public building
    A building used by the administration or the community.
    l'édifice public
    the religious building
    A building intended for worship.
    l'édifice religieux
    the historical building
    A building that has historical value.
    l'édifice historique

    Related Words

    architect
    Professional who designs buildings.
    architecte
    construction
    The act of creating buildings.
    construction
    building
    A structure built generally to house people or activities.
    bâtiment

    Slang Meanings

    A large authoritative or impressive building.
    That thing is a real edifice in the neighborhood.
    Ce truc-là, c'est un vrai édifice dans le quartier.
    A metaphor for a complicated organizational or bureaucratic system.
    His new job resembles an edifice where everyone gets lost.
    Son nouveau job ressemble à un édifice où tout le monde se perd.