construction
French → English
(action) The process or act of building a physical structure
La construction de ce nouveau pont a duré plus de trois ans.
(English) The construction of this new bridge lasted more than three years.
Le port du casque est obligatoire sur tous les chantiers de construction.
(English) Wearing a helmet is mandatory on all construction sites.
(object) A physical building, edifice, or structure
Cette pyramide est une construction massive datant de l'Antiquité.
(English) This pyramid is a massive structure dating from Antiquity.
Les constructions modernes utilisent souvent beaucoup de verre et d'acier.
(English) Modern buildings often use a lot of glass and steel.
(abstract) A mental or social concept created by human thought
L'identité nationale est souvent considérée comme une construction sociale.
(English) National identity is often considered a social construct.
Sa théorie est une construction intellectuelle complexe mais fascinante.
(English) His theory is a complex but fascinating intellectual construct.
Entry ID: fr:en:construction · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary