building

• Utilisé comme adjectif pour qualifier ce qui se rapporte à la construction de bâtiments ou d'ouvrages, ou ce qui est en train d'être édifié. Peut aussi indiquer un caractère constructif ou structurel.

Used as an adjective to describe something related to the construction of buildings or structures.

1. In the process of constructionA2formal

   Referring to a structure that is being built or constructed.

   en construction

   • The building site was busy with workers.
   • They live near a building project.
   • The building crane was visible from miles away.

   Antonymesbuiltcompletedfinished

2. Increasing or developingB1formal

   Relating to growth, development, or accumulation.

   qui construit, qui développe

   • There is a building pressure to meet the deadline.
   • The company is in a building phase of expansion.
   • She felt a building tension in the room.

   Synonymesbuddingdevelopingexpandinggrowingincreasingintensifyingmountingrising

   Antonymesdecreasingdiminishingreducingweakening

• Nom désignant une construction avec des murs et un toit, comme une maison, une école ou un bureau.

A noun referring to a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house, school, or office.

1. A1formal

   A structure with walls and a roof, such as a house, school, or office.

   Bâtiment

   • The tall building is the new office tower.
   • They are constructing a school building nearby.
   • The museum building is open from 9 AM to 5 PM.

   Synonymesconstructionedificestructure

2. Process of constructionB1formal

   The act or process of constructing something.

   construction (processus de bâtir)

   • Building a house takes several months.
   • The building of the bridge was completed last year.
   • Construction workers are involved in building projects.

   Synonymesassemblyconstructionerectionraising

• 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