🏛️ Japanese Architecture Vocabulary L'architecture
10 essential French words for the Architecture scene, each with IPA, English meaning, CEFR level and native speaker audio, plus example sentences. Tap 🔊 to listen.
- façade /fasad/ B1facadeLa façade de la cathédrale est ornée de sculptures anciennes.The facade of the cathedral is adorned with ancient sculptures.
- fondation /fɔ̃dasjɔ̃/ B1foundationLes maçons vérifient la fondation en béton armé avant de monter les murs.The masons check the reinforced concrete foundation before raising the walls.
- poutre /putʁ/ B2beamUne lourde poutre en chêne soutient le plafond de la vieille ferme.A heavy oak beam supports the ceiling of the old farmhouse.
- charpente /ʃaʁpɑ̃t/ B2framework/roof frameLa charpente du toit est entièrement faite de poutres en bois.The roof framework is made entirely of wooden beams.
- pilier /pilje/ B1pillarUn large pilier de pierre soutient tout le poids de la voûte.A wide stone pillar supports the entire weight of the vault.
- arche /aʁʃ/ B2archLe pont franchit la rivière grâce à une élégante arche de pierre.The bridge crosses the river thanks to an elegant stone arch.
- voûte /vut/ B2vaultLa voûte de l'église s'élève très haut au-dessus des fidèles.The vault of the church rises very high above the worshippers.
- coupole /kupɔl/ C1domeUne immense coupole dorée couronne le sommet de la basilique.An immense golden dome crowns the top of the basilica.
- fronton /fʁɔ̃tɔ̃/ C1pedimentLe fronton triangulaire du théâtre repose sur six colonnes.The triangular pediment of the theater rests on six columns.
- corniche /kɔʁniʃ/ C1corniceLa corniche de pierre dépasse du mur pour éloigner la pluie.The stone cornice juts out from the wall to keep the rain away.
FAQ
How many French architecture words are in this list?
10 words, including B1: 3, B2: 4, C1: 3. Every word has playable native audio and example sentences.
Are these words CEFR-graded?
Yes — every word carries its CEFR level (A1–C2), so you can start with the level you need.
What is the best way to memorise them?
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