architecture

• Nom désignant l'art, la science ou la pratique de concevoir et de construire des bâtiments et d'autres structures physiques, ainsi que le style ou la structure résultant de cette activité.

A noun referring to the art, science, or practice of designing and constructing buildings and other physical structures.

indénombrable

1. Design and style of buildingsB1formal

   The art or practice of designing and constructing buildings, often with a focus on aesthetic and functional qualities.

   Architecture (art de concevoir et de construire des bâtiments)

   • The architecture of the cathedral is breathtaking.
   • She studied architecture at university.
   • Modern architecture often uses glass and steel.

   Synonymesdesign

2. Structure or frameworkB2formal

   The complex structure or design of something, such as a system or organization.

   architecture (structure d'un système)

   • The architecture of the software is highly scalable.
   • The company's corporate architecture needs to be reorganized.
   • The architecture of the human brain is incredibly complex.

   Synonymesanatomyarrangementcompositionconfigurationconstructiondesignframeworklayoutmake-uporganizationskeletonstructure