architecte
/aʁ.ʃi.tɛkt/feminine, masculine
The French word for architect is architecte.
The term refers to a person who designs buildings. To be specific about an architect who specializes in building design and construction, you can use Architecte en bâtiment.
Meaning: designer of buildings (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In France, someone who specializes in interior design may be called an architecte d'intérieur.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word architecte is used for both masculine and feminine subjects.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /aʁ.ʃi.tɛkt/.
Did you know?
- If you call someone an architecte de l'ombre, you are describing a 'shadow architect', someone who secretly directs important events or political maneuvers.
- The Greek root téktōn found in architecte is also the ancestor of the English word 'tectonic', as in 'tectonic plates'.
- In France, the title architecte is strictly protected by law. It is illegal to use the term in a professional context unless you are officially registered with the Ordre des architectes.
Examples in context
- Il est architecte ?Is he an architect?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is an architect.Tatoeba #8686136 by Julien_PDC, translation #13255761 by rul
- Tom est architecte, pas vrai?Tom is an architect, right?This sentence is useful for confirming someone's profession.Tatoeba #5622776 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #5622762 by CK
- L'architecte accéda à une renommée mondiale.The architect achieved worldwide fame.This sentence is useful for describing the fame of an architect.Tatoeba #1053585 by sacredceltic, translation #48326 by CK
- J'ai rencontré un architecte très talentueux.I met a very talented architect.
- Mon architecte en bâtiment prépare les plans pour ma nouvelle maison.My building architect is preparing the plans for my new house.
- Mon ami est architecte.My friend is an architect.
- Je travaille avec un archi sur mon projet de rénovation.I'm working with an architect on my renovation project.
- Ma sœur est devenue architecte d'intérieur et travaille sur des projets de décoration.My sister became an interior architect and works on decoration projects.
- Le parc a été conçu par un talentueux architecte paysagiste.The park was designed by a talented landscape architect.
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Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are talking about their friend's new job.
- LéaEst-ce que Julie est architecte ?Is Julie an architect?
- LucasOui, elle est une excellente architecte.Yes, she is an excellent architect.
- LéaC'est un métier passionnant.It is an exciting profession.
- LucasC'est vrai, elle adore son travail.It's true, she loves her job.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “architect” translations and entries architecte, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries architecte, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
