architrave

• Nom désignant un moulure ou un cadre entourant une porte ou une fenêtre, ou la partie inférieure d'un entablement reposant directement sur les chapiteaux des colonnes.

A noun referring to the molding or frame around a door or window, or the lowest part of an entablature that rests directly on the capitals of columns.

1. Molding around a door or windowC2formalart

   The decorative molding or frame that surrounds a door, window, or other opening.

   Moulure encadrant une ouverture

   • The craftsman carved intricate patterns into the wooden architrave.
   • The architrave around the front door was painted white.
   • They replaced the old architrave with a modern design.

   Synonymescasingframemoldingsurroundtrim

2. Lowest part of an entablatureC2formalart

   In classical architecture, the lowest horizontal section of an entablature, resting directly on the capitals of columns.

   Architrave (partie basse de l'entablement)

   • The architrave of the Greek temple was adorned with marble reliefs.
   • The columns support the architrave, which in turn holds the frieze.
   • The architect studied the proportions of the architrave in ancient buildings.