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• Nom désignant la structure physique, la forme ou la corpulence d'une personne ou d'une chose, souvent en rapport avec la silhouette ou le style de construction.

A noun referring to the physical structure, form, or physique of a person or thing, often describing body shape or construction style.

1. Physical structureB1informal

   The physical shape or structure of a person's body.

   Morphologie (corporelle)

   • He has a muscular build.
   • She has a slim, athletic build.
   • The athlete's powerful build helped him win the race.

   Synonymesbody typeconstitutionfigureformframephysiqueshape

2. Software versionB2formalIT

   A specific version or compilation of a software program.

   Version de compilation d'un logiciel

   • The latest build of the app fixes several bugs.
   • Developers released build 2.1 yesterday.
   • This build includes new features for users.

   Synonymescompilationiterationreleaserevisionversion

• Verbe désignant le processus de construction, de création ou de développement de quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of constructing, creating, or developing something.

1. Construct physicallyA2formal

   To make something by putting materials together, especially buildings or structures.

   Construire (physiquement)

   • They are building a new house next door.
   • Workers built the bridge in just two years.
   • The company builds custom furniture.

   Synonymesassembleconstructerectfabricatemakeput upraise

   Antonymesdemolishdestroydismantlerazeruin

2. Develop graduallyB1formal

   To develop or increase something over time, like strength, business, or relationships.

   Développer progressivement

   • She built a successful career in marketing.
   • He built up his muscle strength through exercise.
   • They built a strong friendship over the years.

   Synonymesaugmentboostdevelopenhanceestablishexpandgrowincreaseintensifystrengthen

   Antonymesdestroyerodeundermineweaken

3. B1formal

   To create or establish something abstract, like a reputation or system.

   Construire (sens abstrait)

   • The team built a new software application.
   • He built a reputation as a reliable expert.
   • Governments build policies to address economic issues.

   Synonymescreatecultivatedevelopestablishforgeformfoundinstitute

   Antonymesdemolishdestroyruinundermine

Variantes phrasalbuild inbuild onbuild upbuild upon