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prefabricated

UK
/priːˈfæbrɪkeɪtɪd/
US
/priˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtɪd/

Translations

prefabricatedadjective
more prefabricated
Comp.
most prefabricated
Super.
UK
/priːˈfæbrɪkeɪtɪd/
US
/priˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtɪd/
préfabriquéSe dit d’un élément ou d’un bâtiment fabriqué à l’avance, en usine, pour être assemblé rapidement.
The prefabricated house was assembled in just a few days.
La maison préfabriquée a été assemblée en quelques jours seulement.
Additional translations
préfabriquéAu sens figuré, pour quelque chose de préparé à l’avance et manquant de spontanéité.
Synonyms
off-site
constructed
manufactured
preassembled
modular
factory-built
ready-made
prefabricatedpast participle
UK
/priːˈfæbrɪkeɪtɪd/
US
/priˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtɪd/
Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb 'prefabricate'.
préfabriquéEmploi participial ; en français on emploie le plus souvent l’adjectif équivalent « préfabriqué ».
The cabins were prefabricated and transported to the site by truck.
Les cabanes étaient préfabriquées et transportées sur le chantier par camion.
Synonyms
off-site built
ready-made
modular
manufactured
factory-built
preassembled
pre-made
prebuilt
pre-fabricated
prefab
prefabricateverb

prefabricated

Past Simple

prefabricated
Past Simple
prefabricated
Past Participle
prefabricating
Gerund
UK
/priːˈfæbrɪkeɪt/
US
/priˈfæbrɪˌkeɪt/
The company decided to prefabricate the walls to speed up the construction process.
L'entreprise a décidé de préfabriquer les murs pour accélérer le processus de construction.
Additional translations
préparer à l'avanceSens figuré ; surtout pour des réponses, des formules ou des contenus standardisés.
Synonyms
build
manufacture
assemble
construct
fabricate

Definitions

prefabricatedadjective
Manufactured in advance, usually in standard sections that can be easily shipped and assembled.
The prefabricated house was assembled in just a few days.
Prepared or formulated beforehand, especially so as to seem spontaneous or original.
The interview was filled with prefabricated answers.
prefabricatedpast participle
That has been manufactured in advance in standardized sections for quick assembly.
The cabins were prefabricated and transported to the site by truck.
prefabricateverb
To manufacture sections of a building or structure in a factory so that they can be easily transported and assembled on-site.
The company decided to prefabricate the walls to speed up the construction process.
To produce or prepare in advance, especially in a standard or stereotype form for later use or assembly.
She prefabricated her answers to the likely questions before the press conference.
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