French Conversation · Level 40
75 words
French word
bâtiment
Pronunciation
IPA/batimɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounbuilding
Example
Le bâtiment est ancien.
The building is old.
More examples
On a construit un nouveau bâtiment près de la gare.
We built a new building near the station.
Core concept
A substantial built structure whose interior serves living, working, or storage purposes.
Common phrases
entrer dans le bâtiment
enter the building
la façade du bâtiment
the facade of the building
un bâtiment résidentiel
a residential building
Similar words
immeuble: A residential building with several floors of separate homes or rooms.
maison: A standalone house intended as a home for an individual or family.
appartement: A private residential unit in a building, including living rooms and a kitchen.
logement: A home or other space intended for people to live in.
Definition in French
Édifice construit pour abriter des personnes, des activités ou des biens.
Word origin
French inherited bâtiment from Old French bastiment, a derivative of bâtir using the suffix -ment from Latin -mentum.
Usage tips
- In expressions such as travailler dans le bâtiment, bâtiment can refer to the construction industry as well as to a physical structure.