toiture
The English word roofing is translated into French as toiture.
The term refers to the material used on the outside of a roof.
Meaning: material used on the outside of a roof (noun)
Which one should you use?
While toit refers to the physical structure of the roof, toiture refers to the roofing material or the entire covering system.
How does it change in a sentence?
toiture is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- The word chaume, used for a thatched toiture, also refers to the stubble left in a field after harvest. This reflects the agricultural origin of the material used for roofing.
- French law in protected historic zones can dictate the exact 'color' and 'slope' of a toiture. These rules prevent modern materials from clashing with ancient heritage sites.
- In French, a 'roofing contractor' is called a couvreur, which literally means 'coverer'. This highlights the function of the job as covering the building rather than just working on the roof.
Examples in context
- Mon voisin est en train de faire refaire sa toiture.My neighbor is having his roof redone.
- La couverture de toit est essentielle pour la protection de votre maison.Roof covering is essential for protecting your home.
- Ça fait longtemps que je veux entamer la rénovation de mon toit.I've wanted to start the roof renovation for a long time.
- J'ai choisi des tuiles en terre cuite pour la rénovation de ma toiture.I chose terracotta tiles for my roof renovation.
- Bonjour, je voudrais demander un devis pour la pose d'une nouvelle toiture.Hello, I'd like to request a quote for installing a new roof.
- Bonjour, merci de nous contacter. Pourriez-vous nous donner plus de détails sur la surface de votre toiture et le matériau souhaité ?Hello, thank you for contacting us. Could you provide more details about the surface area of your roof and the desired material?
- J'ai remarqué une fuite dans ma toiture. Pouvez-vous m'aider ?I noticed a leak in my roof. Can you help me?
- La toiture est en ardoise.The roofing is made of slate.
