toit végétalisé
The English phrase 'green roof' is translated into French as toit végétalisé.
A toit végétalisé refers to the roof of a house or other building that is covered with soil and plants, such as grass or trees. While a literal translation like toit vert exists, toit végétalisé is the standard technical and common term used in French.
Meaning: roof of a house or other building which is covered with soil and grass, plants, trees, etc. (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of toit (roof) and the past participle végétalisé (vegetated/planted with vegetation).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, the expression toit écologique is occasionally used to mean ecological roof.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, add an s to both the noun toit and the adjective végétalisé to get toits végétalisés.
Did you know?
- The word toit is a direct relative of the English word 'tectonic', as both derive from the Latin 'tēctum' meaning 'covered'.
- In some contexts, such as discussions on urban cooling, you might hear the term îlots de fraîcheur used to describe the effect created by these roofs in a hot city.
- In France, a toit végétalisé is often categorized into two types: 'extensif' for low-maintenance moss and 'intensif' for full rooftop gardens.
Examples in context
- Le nouveau bâtiment sera équipé d'une toiture végétalisée.The new building will be equipped with a green roof.
- La toiture végétalisée permet d'améliorer l'isolation thermique du bâtiment.The green roof helps improve the building's thermal insulation.
- As-tu déjà considéré installer une toiture verte sur ton garage?Have you ever considered installing a green roof on your garage?
- La mairie installe un toit végétalisé sur l'école.The city hall is installing a green roof on the school.
- Ce bâtiment possède un magnifique toit végétalisé.This building has a magnificent green roof.
- Un toit végétalisé aide à réguler la température.A green roof helps to regulate the temperature.
Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are looking at architectural plans for a new office.
- ManonRegarde, Hugo, j'ai prévu un toit végétalisé ici.Look, Hugo, I've planned a green roof here.
- HugoC'est une excellente idée pour l'environnement.That's an excellent idea for the environment.
- ManonOui, et cela sera très joli en été.Yes, and it will be very pretty in summer.
- HugoJe suis d'accord, Manon, c'est très esthétique.I agree, Manon, it's very aesthetic.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries toit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
