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infilled

/ɪnˈfɪld/

Translations

infilledadjective

more infilled

Comp.

most infilled

Super.

/ɪnˈfɪld/

combléSens général ; se dit d’un creux, d’une tranchée ou d’un vide rempli par de la matière.

The infilled trench was barely noticeable after the construction was completed.

La tranchée comblée était à peine visible une fois la construction achevée.

combléSens géologique ; se dit d’une dépression ou d’une vallée naturellement remplie par des sédiments.

The infilled valley preserves evidence of ancient river activity.

La vallée comblée conserve des traces d’une ancienne activité fluviale.

Additional translations

remblayéSurtout en contexte de terrassement ou de travaux publics.

Synonyms

infillverb

infilled

Past Simple

infilled

Past Simple

infilled

Past Participle

infilling

Gerund

/ˈɪn.fɪl/

comblerConstruction, sens concret.

The city plans to infill the vacant lot with a new apartment building.

La ville prévoit de combler la parcelle vacante avec un nouvel immeuble d’appartements.

Additional translations

densifierUrbanisme; emploi plus spécifique pour la construction sur des terrains vacants ou sous-utilisés dans une zone déjà urbanisée.

Synonyms

fill in

Definitions

infilledadjective

Filled in or occupied with material or substance.

The infilled trench was barely noticeable after the construction was completed.

(Geology) Having a hollow, channel, or depression that has subsequently been naturally filled with sediment or other material.

The infilled valley preserves evidence of ancient river activity.

infillverb

To fill in a space or gap, especially in construction or urban planning.

The city plans to infill the vacant lot with a new apartment building.

To construct buildings on vacant or underused land within an already developed area.

The council hopes to infill the derelict lots downtown with affordable housing.