architecture
/aʁ.ʃi.tɛk.tyʁ/feminine
The French word for architecture is architecture.
The term architecture is used to refer to the art and science of designing buildings and other structures.
Meaning: art and science of designing buildings and other structures (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun architecture is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/aʁ.ʃi.tɛk.tyʁ/ (4 syllables)
Did you know?
- French architectural descriptions often use the term façade to refer specifically to the front of a building, a word English borrowed directly from French.
- In French literary criticism, architecture can refer to the structural plan of a novel or a poem, rather than a physical building.
- The Latin root of architecture involves the concept of 'chief' or 'master', which is still embedded in the French concept of a 'maître d'œuvre'.
Examples in context
- Je suis étudiant en architecture.I'm an architecture student.This sentence is useful for stating your field of study with architecture.Tatoeba #13325617 by genes1s, translation #8811764 by CK
- Le temple est réputé pour son architecture.The temple is noted for its architecture.This sentence is useful for noting the architectural quality of a building with architecture.Tatoeba #10914815 by lbdx, translation #10914783 by CM
- Elle a participé à un concours d'architecture.She took part in an architecture competition.This sentence is useful for mentioning a competition related to architecture.Tatoeba #10719652 by lbdx, translation #10643477 by sundown
- L'architecture néo-gothique est très présente dans cette région.Neo-Gothic architecture is very prevalent in this region.
- L'étude de l'art de bâtir nous permet de mieux comprendre les tendances architecturales du XVIIIe siècle.Studying the art of architecture allows us to better understand the architectural trends of the 18th century.
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Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are walking through a city center.
- LéaRegarde l'architecture de ce bâtiment !Look at the architecture of this building!
- GabrielC'est vrai, c'est vraiment impressionnant.It's true, it's really impressive.
- LéaJ'adore l'architecture moderne de ce quartier.I love the modern architecture of this neighborhood.
- GabrielMoi, je préfère le style classique.Me, I prefer the classical style.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “architecture” translations and entries architecture, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries architecture, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
