French word

constructible

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃stʁyktibl/

Meaning

  • adjectivebuildable

Example

Ce terrain est constructible.

This land is buildable.

Illustration for constructible (buildable)

More examples

Ils ont vérifié si la parcelle est constructible avant d'acheter.

They checked whether the lot is buildable before buying.

Core concept

A plot cleared, in principle, for a building under both technical and legal rules.

Similar words

édifiable: Legally permitted for construction on the land.
urbanisable: Potentially suitable for development after changes to urban planning rules.
viabilisé: Connected to utilities such as electricity and mains water.

Definition in French

Qualifie un terrain ou un emplacement qui peut être bâti, compte tenu des contraintes techniques et juridiques.

Word origin

French constructible is formed from construire, from Latin construere meaning 'to build', with the suffix -ible expressing possibility.

Usage tips

  • In property language, constructible describes permitted building potential, not a guarantee that every proposed project will receive approval.

Other meanings

  • developableadjective

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