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construction

UK
/kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/
US
/kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/
constructionnoun
constructions
pl
Translations
The construction of the new bridge is expected to be completed by next year.
La construction du nouveau pont devrait être achevée d’ici l’année prochaine.
constructionEn grammaire et pour l’agencement des éléments d’un ensemble.
The construction of the sentence was complex, making it difficult to understand.
La construction de la phrase était complexe, ce qui la rendait difficile à comprendre.
interprétationSurtout dans un contexte juridique, textuel ou argumentatif.
The lawyer's construction of the contract terms was different from that of the client.
L’interprétation des clauses du contrat par l’avocat était différente de celle du client.
secteur de la constructionPour l’industrie ou la branche d’activité.
Employment in construction has risen steadily over the past decade.
L’emploi dans le secteur de la construction a augmenté régulièrement au cours de la dernière décennie.
Additional translations
ouvrageSurtout pour un bâtiment, un monument ou une réalisation bâtie.
Definitions
The process or act of building or assembling infrastructure, buildings, or other structures.
The construction of the new bridge is expected to be completed by next year.
A structure or object that has been built or assembled.
The construction was impressive, with its towering spires and intricate details.
The arrangement or manner in which the parts of something are put together.
The construction of the sentence was complex, making it difficult to understand.
The interpretation or explanation of a text, action, or statement.
The lawyer's construction of the contract terms was different from that of the client.
The industry or business involved in the designing and building of structures.
Employment in construction has risen steadily over the past decade.
Synonyms
building
structure
edifice
creation
assembly
fabrication
development
erection
formation
establishment
constructionadjective
UK
/kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/
US
/kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/
Used attributively as a noun modifier before another noun (e.g., construction materials).
Translations
de constructionS’emploie pour ce qui est lié aux travaux de bâtiment ou de chantier.
He put on his construction boots before heading to the site.
Il a enfilé ses bottes de construction avant de se rendre sur le chantier.
Definitions
Relating to or used for building or construction work; occurring or functioning in connection with construction.
He put on his construction boots before heading to the site.
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