English–French

“construction site” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃɑ̃tje/

Example

Le chantier est bruyant aujourd'hui.

The construction site is noisy today.

Illustration for chantier (construction site)

How to say “construction site” in French

“Construction site” in French is chantier.

An active zone where a project takes shape through coordinated work, stored supplies, and heavy equipment.

Full entry for chantier: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with chantier

Il y a beaucoup d'ouvriers sur le chantier.

There are many workers on the construction site.

Tips for using chantier

  • In French, chantier often appears in mettre un projet en chantier, meaning to set a project underway rather than merely to place it at a site.

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