French Conversation · Level 104
60 words
French word
bâtir
Pronunciation
IPA/batiʁ/
Meaning
- verbbuild
Example
Ils vont bâtir une maison.
They are going to build a house.
More examples
Nous voulons bâtir un avenir meilleur.
We want to build a better future.
Core concept
Individual elements accumulate into a solid building or an enduring institution, project, or bond.
Common phrases
bâtir une maison
build a house
bâtir un avenir
build a future
bâtir des relations
build relationships
Similar words
construire: To construct buildings, bridges, or other structures according to a plan.
monter: To put furniture or machines together by fitting their parts together.
Definition in French
Signifie mettre en place et assembler des éléments pour former un bâtiment ou établir quelque chose de durable.
Word origin
Bâtir developed from Old French bastir; the circumflex in the modern spelling reflects the historical loss of s before the consonant.
Usage tips
- Bâtir usually takes a direct object without a preposition, as in bâtir une maison or bâtir un projet.