English–French
“build” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃stʁɥiʁ/
Example
Nous allons construire une maison.
We are going to build a house.
How to say “build” in French
“Build” in French is construire.
Materials joined step by step until a planned structure stands.
Example sentences with construire
Nous devons construire des ponts entre les cultures.
We must build bridges between cultures.
Tips for using construire
- Construire takes a direct object without a preposition, as in construire une maison, not construire a une maison.
Other French words for “build”
Ils vont bâtir une maison.
They are going to build a house.
Ils ont érigé un bâtiment près de la gare.
They built a building near the station.
Nous allons édifier une maison.
We are going to build a house.
Il a un physique impressionnant.
He has an impressive build.