scaffolding

• Structure temporaire composée de poteaux et de planches, utilisée par les ouvriers pour se soutenir eux-mêmes et soutenir les matériaux pendant la construction, la réparation ou la finition d'un bâtiment.

A temporary structure of poles and planks used by workers to support themselves and materials during the construction, repair, or decoration of a building.

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1. Temporary construction structureB1formal

   A temporary framework of metal poles and wooden planks used by workers to access and work on a building or other tall structure.

   échafaudage

   • The workers erected scaffolding around the old church for repairs.
   • He climbed the scaffolding to paint the upper floors.
   • Safety nets were attached to the scaffolding to prevent falls.

   Synonymesscaffoldstaging

2. Support system or frameworkB2formal

   A conceptual or structural framework that supports the development or operation of something.

   Échafaudage conceptuel

   • The teacher provided scaffolding to help students understand complex ideas.
   • The new law acts as scaffolding for the country's economic reform.
   • The project's scaffolding includes detailed guidelines and resources.

   Synonymesbasisfoundationframeframeworkinfrastructureskeletonstructuresupport

• Verbe signifiant équiper ou soutenir à l'aide d'échafaudages, ou structurer un apprentissage ou un développement de manière progressive et accompagnée.

A verb meaning to provide or support with a scaffold, or to structure learning or development in a gradual, supportive manner.

1. Provide with a scaffold for supportB2formal

   To erect or provide a temporary structure of scaffolding for supporting workers and materials during construction, repair, or decoration.

   Équiper d'un échafaudage

   • The construction crew scaffolded the building before starting the renovation.
   • They scaffolded the entire facade to allow painters to work safely.
   • The workers scaffolded the damaged wall to prevent it from collapsing.