DICTIONARY OF BUILDING TERMS
Copyright � Summersdale Publishers 2006
Text by Richard Wiles
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ISBN 1 84024 494 1
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Thanks to my niece Hollie Wiles for her invaluable
assistance in the compilation of this book, and to my
brother Phill Wiles for additional expertise.
Other research was carried out with
the assistance of the following websites:
www.pointp.fr
www.castorma.fr
www.leroymerlin.fr
www.ideesmaison.fr
www.outilex.com
www.menuiserie-caserotto.com
www.mr-bricolage.fr
www.tout-faire.com
www.screwfix.com
www.tool-net.co.uk
www.toolfinder.co.uk
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Contents
ENGLISH FRENCH
BUILDING / MA�ONNERIE .................................................................7
CARPENTRY / CHARPENTERIE.........................................................31
DECORATING / DECORATION .........................................................42
ELECTRICITY / ELECTRICITE............................................................55
FINANCIAL / FINANCIER ...................................................................68
IRONMONGERY / QUINCAILLERIE ................................................72
METALWORK / FERRONNERIE.........................................................88
PLUMBING & HEATING / PLOMBERIE & CHAUFFAGE ..............97
PROPERTY / PROPRIETE ...................................................................109
TRADES / METIERS .............................................................................116
NUMBERS / LES NOMBRES..............................................................120
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FRENCH ENGLISH
MA�ONNERIE / BUILDING .............................................................124
CHARPENTERIE / CARPENTRY.......................................................149
DECORATION / DECORATING .......................................................160
ELECTRICITE / ELECTRICITY..........................................................173
FINANCIER / FINANCIAL .................................................................186
QUINCAILLERIE / IRONMONGERY ..............................................190
FERRONNERIE / METALWORK........................................................206
PLOMBERIE & CHAUFFAGE / PLUMBING & HEATING ............215
PROPRIETE / PROPERTY ...................................................................227
METIERS / TRADES .............................................................................234
LES NOMBRES / NUMBERS..............................................................238
USEFUL PHRASES ...............................................................................243
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BUILDING
MA�ONNERIE
CONSTRUCTION
ROOFING
INSULATION
DAMP-PROOFING
PLASTERING
DRAINAGE
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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH BUILDING TERMS
absorb, to absorber v adhesive, neoprene colle
abut, to abouter v n�oprŁne f
accelerator acc�l�rateur m adhesive, plaster block colle ą
access aperture for cleaning carreau de pl�tre f
(e.g. soot box) orifice de adhesive, waterproof colle hydro f
ramonage m adjustable support �tai r�glable m
accessory accessoire m against the grain (wood)
additive adjuvant m; additif m contre-fil adj
additive, concrete anti-freeze aggregate agr�gat m
adjuvant pour b�tonnage par aggregate, polystyrene
temps froid m polystyrŁne adjuvant� m
additive, mortar and concrete air bubble layer (aluminium
adjuvant des mortiers m insulator) film ą bulle d air
additive, mortar and sec m
concrete cold temperature air compressor compresseur
accelerator adjuvant d air m
acc�l�rateur antigel m air gap (cavity wall) couche
additive, mortar and d air f
concrete plasticiser adjuvant air grille grille d aeration f
plastifiant m air inlet prise d air f
additive, mortar and concrete air vent (of fireplace)
reinforcing adjuvant fibres ventouse f
synth�tiques m alcove alc�ve f
additive, mortar and concrete align, to aligner v
water repellent adjuvant aluminium film layer,
hydrofuge m exterior isolation film
adhere, to adh�rer v �xterieur r�flecteur alu m
adhesion adh�rence f aluminium foil reflective
adhesive, insulating materials insulator isolant mince alu
colle mat�riaux d isolation f r�fl�chissant m
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aluminium insulation air architrave architrave f;
bubble layer isolation film ą baguette f
bulle d air sec m asbestos free sans amiante adj
anchor ancre f assemble, to assembler v
anchor/fix, to ancrer v assessment bilan m
ancient ancien -enne adj avoid, to �viter v
angle bead bourrelet awl alęne f
d �tanch�it� m; �clisse corniŁre axe hache f
f; baguette d angle f back arriŁre m
angle grinder meuleuse back door porte de derriŁre f
d angle f balcony balcon m
angle iron corniŁre f; fer ball-socket cuvette rotule f
d angle m ballast blocaille f; granulat m
annexe annexe f baluster, staircase balustre m
anti-backflow throat balustrade balustrade f
(fireplace) gorge anti- banister (handrail) rampe f
refoulante f bars (window); grille grille f
anti-humidity anti-humidit� adj base base f; fondation f
anti-moss masonry treatment, base-board plinthe f
colourless traitement incolore basement sous-sol m
antimousse m basic structure gros oeuvre m
antirust antirouille adj batten liteau m
apartment appartement m; beam poutre f; poutrelle f
logement m beam, exposed poutre
aperture orifice m apparente f
appliance appareil m beam, large wooden madrier m
arch vo�te f beam, prestressed concrete
arch pillar trumeau m (see also: poutre pr�contrainte f;
overmantel) poutrelle c�ramique f; poutrelle
architect architecte m b�ton f
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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH BUILDING TERMS
beam, prestressed flooring block pillar, walling pilier m
plancher pr�contraint m block, reconstituted stone
bearer support m walling muret pierre
bed of concrete lit de b�ton m reconstitu�e m
bend coude m block, solid aggregate bloc
bend, to cintrer v plein de granulats m
bevel biseau m block, solid concrete bloc
bevel, adjustable/sliding/ plein en b�ton m
combination fausse �querre f block up, to reboucher v
bevel, to biseauter v blockage obstruction f;
bevelled biseaut� -e adj; en biseau blocage m
bind, to lier v board, skirting plinthe f
binding material liant m boarding planch�iage m
bitumen bitume m bolt boulon m
bituminous liquid revętement bolt cutters coupe-boulons m
bitumineux m bonding beam/girder
blade lame f (reinforcement) cha�nage m
block, cellular terracotta border bord m
insulating brique auto- botch, to b�cler v; g�cher v
isolante en terre cuite f boundary fence cl�ture de
block, concrete cellular bornage f
insulating bloc b�ton boundary stone or marker
cellulaire m borne f
block, decorative concrete boxing, housing
walling muret b�ton d�coratif m embo�tement m
block, foundation massif de brace raidisseur m; entretoise f
fondation m brace (of truss) contrefiche f
block, hollow concrete bloc brace (timber frame) �charpe f
creux en b�ton m breadth largeur m
block, lintel bloc linteau m breezeblock parpaing m
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BUILDING // MA�ONNERIE
breezeblock, alleviated bloc brick paving carrelage en
plein all�g� m briques m
breezeblock, full size bloc brick, perforated brique
plein m perfor�e f
breezeblock, hollow (for brick, standard type brique de
filling with concrete) bloc type courant f
creux m; ~ ą bancher m brick, to briqueter v; ma�onner
breezeblock, perforated full v; murer v
size bloc plein perfor� m brick, ventilation brique de
breezeblock, pilaster (for ventilation f
reinforcement) bloc brick up, to ma�onner v
d angle m broom balai m
breezeblock, thin profile brush brosse f
planelle f bucket, builder s seau (pl -x) de
breezeblock, thin profile ma�on m
hollow planelle perfor�e f build, to b�tir v; construire v
breezeblock, U-shaped building b�timent m
channel bloc U m building land terrain
brick brique f constructible m
brick, arch brique ą couteau f building permit permis de
brick, facing (or facing block) construire m
plaquette de parement f building site chantier m
brick, full size brique pleine f building stone moellon m
brick, glass brique de verre f bulge, to (e.g. wall) bomber v
brick, half-width mulot m cable c�ble m
brick, hollow terracotta cable, buried c�ble enterr� m
brique creuse de terre cuite f cantilever encorbellement m
brick jointer fer ą joint plat m capacity (e.g. of reservoir)
brick-paved pav� -e de brique contenance f
adj caulker couteau (pl -x) ą enduire m
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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH BUILDING TERMS
caving in �boulement m; cement, sulphate-resisting
effrondrement m ciment milieux aggressifs m
cavity cavit� f; tr�mie f cement, tile joint ciment
ceiling plafond m joint m
ceiling, false faux plafond f cement, to cimenter v;
cellar cave m b�tonner v
cement ciment m cement, white ciment blanc m;
cement, all-purpose ciment (all-purpose) ~ multi-usages m
multi-usages m cesspool fosse d aisance f
cement, dry-mixed ciment pręt chalk poudre ą tracer f; craie f
ą l emploi m chimney chemin�e f
cement, extra-white ciment chimney cap chapeau de
super blanc m chemin�e m
cement, grey ciment gris m; (all- chimney flaunching,
purpose) ~ multi-usages m preformed embase
cement, heat-resistant ciment d �tanch�it� chemin�e f
fondu m chimney flue conduit de
cement, high-performance chemin�e m
ciment hautes performances m chimney flue, aluminium
cement/lime mix b�tard conduit de chemin�e en
mortier m aluminium m
cement, masonry ciment ą chimney flue extractor
ma�onner m extracteur �olien m; aspirateur
cement mixer b�tonniŁre f; dynamique �olien m
b�tonneuse f chimney flue, insulated
cement, quick-setting ciment conduit de chemin�e isol� m
prompt m; ~ b�ti prompt m chimney flue liner, flexible
cement, sack of sac de ciment m tubage de conduit flexible m
cement, special-purpose chimney flue, stainless steel
ciment sp�cial m conduit de chemin�e en inox m
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BUILDING // MA�ONNERIE
chimney opening tr�mie de clamp, mason s serre-joint de
chemin�e f ma�on m
chimney panel panneau de clamping peg chevillette f
chemin�e m clay argile f
chimney stack, prefabricated clean down, to (brickwork)
sortie de toit f ragr�er v
chimney, terracotta block clear, to vider v
conduit de fum�e en terre coat, finishing (e.g. plaster)
cuite m couche de finition f
chipboard panneau de coating (e.g. plaster) enduit m
particules m; agglom�r� (abbr: coating of fill-in material
agglo) m (e.g. plaster, mortar) solin m
chisel -s ciseau (pl -x) m coating, waterproof
chisel, bolster ciseau ą brique m revętement imperm�able m
chisel, cold ciseau de ma�on m cobblestone pav� m
chisel, chasing chasse ą pierre f colourant colorant m
chisel, masonry pointerolle de colourant, concrete and mortar
ma�on f colorant b�ton et mortier m
chisel, plugging no equivalent colourant, iron oxide colorant
(nearest see: masonry chisel) oxyde de fer m
chisel, protective hand grip colourant, powder colorant en
for poign�e pare-coup f poudre m
chisel, to ciseler v combine, to męler v;
cistern citerne f; r�servoir combiner v
d eau m compact, to compacter v
cladding lambris m; concrete b�ton m
revętement m concrete air entraining agent
clamp agrafe f; bride f agent entra�neur d air m
clamp, to serrer v; brider v; concrete, lightweight b�ton
cramponner v all�g� libre m
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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH BUILDING TERMS
concrete mix m�lange b�ton m corrugated roof panel plaque
concrete mould release agent ondul�e f
d�coffrant d�moulage m council offices mairie f
concrete, rapid-setting b�ton ą counter compteur m
prise rapide m courtyard cour f
concrete repairer/restorer courtyard, inner cour
r�paration b�ton f int�rieure f
concrete set retarder retardateur cove corniche f
de prise pour b�ton m cover (e.g. inspection
concrete surface hardener chamber) couvercle m
durcisseur de surface fixateur m cover, to couvrir v
connecting to the drains coving corniche f
raccordement aux �gouts m crack fissure f
construction fault/damage crevice l�zarde f
dommage-ouvrage m cross-bar traverse f
contract contrat m crowbar pied-de-biche m
contraction r�tr�cissement m crush, to concasser v
contractor entrepreneur m cubic metre mŁtre en cube m
control r�glementation f cupboard, built-in placard m
conversion am�nagement m curve cintre m
convert, to am�nager v curve, to cintrer v
convert into, to convertir en v cut, to couper v
cooling-off period d�lai de cutting disc, diamond disque
r�flexion m diamante m
cork insulating underlay damp-proof imperm�able adj
(tiles) sous-couche liŁge isol damp-proof course couche
carrelage f isolant f
cork soundproofing underlay damp-proof membrane
(floors) sous-couche liŁge sol protection soubassement f;
isolation phonique f pare-vapeur kraft m
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deadline d�lai m drainage channel, glass
debris d�combres mpl reinforced plastic caniveau
defect d�faut m polyester renforc� de fibre de
delay d�lai m verre m
delivery date d�lai de drainage ditch foss�
livraison m collecteur m
demolish, to d�molir v drainpipe tube de drainage m;
density densit� f ~ d assainissement m
depth profondeur m drainpipe, land drain agricole m
design dessin m draw, to tracer v; dessiner v
develop, to am�nager v draw plans, to tirer des plans v
development (progress) drawing dessin m; plan m
d�roulement m drill perceuse f
diameter diamŁtre m drill bit mŁche f; foret m
dig, to creuser v drill bit, auger mŁche ą spiral
dividing wall cloison de unique f
distribution f drill bit, expansive mŁche ą
dormer window truss fermette bois extensible f
f (see also: false gable) drill bit, flat mŁche ą bois
double glazing double vitrage f plate f
downpipe (guttering) tuyau de drill bit, glass/ceramic/
descente m porcelain mŁche ą ogive/au
drain clearing kit kit de carbure/de tungstŁne f
d�bouchage m drill bit, masonry foret ą
drain, to vider v; �goutter v b�ton m
drainage drainage m drill bit, metal foret ą metaux m
drainage channel caniveau en drill bits, set of coffret de
b�ton m forets/mŁches m
drainage channel, concrete drill bit, twist mŁche
caniveau en b�ton m h�licoidale f
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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH BUILDING TERMS
drill bit, wood mŁche ą bois f elevation �l�vation f
drill, corded percussion empty vide adj
perceuse ą percussion filaire f empty, to vider v
drill, cordless percussion empty out, to vidanger v
perceuse ą percussion sans empty space vide m
fil f enclosure cl�ture f
drill, demolition marteau end (work), to achever v
d�molisseur m; ~ piqueur m engineer ing�nieur m
drill, hammer (with or enlarge, to agrandir v
without cord) marteau entrance entr�e f
perforateur m entry entr�e f
drill, pneumatic estimate devis m
hammer perforateur estimate (quantities/costs)
�lectropneumatique m m�tr� m
drill/screwdriver perceuse exit d�gagement m
visseuse f expand, to dilater v
drill, to forer v (a hole); percer v expanded clay argile
(a hole in a board) expans�e f
drop chute f expanded polystyrene
dry rot pourriture sŁche f polystyrŁne expans� m
duct conduite f expanding polyurethane
dump, to d�poser v foam filler mousse expansive
dust poussiŁre f polyur�thane f
eaves avant-toit ext�rieur m; extension agrandissement m
comble ext�rieur m exterior ext�rieur m
eaves crawlspace combles extruded polystyrene
perdus mpl polystyrŁne extrud� m
edge beam (e.g. wall plate) extruded polystyrene board,
poutre de rive f groove-edged polystyrŁne
edifice �difice m extrud� bord rainur� m
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extruded polystyrene board, filler, quick-setting enduit ą prise
square-edged polystyrŁne rapide m; (joint) ~ poudre ą
extrud� bord droit m prise rapide m
face (e.g. of a rock) paroi f filler, ready-to-use enduit ą
facilities �quipements mpl joint pręt ą l emploi m
false gable fermette f filler, repair enduit de
fan ventilateur m rebouchage m
fan, electric ventilateur filler, slow-drying enduit ą
�lectrique m joint prise lente m
fan, extractor ventilateur filler, waterproof enduit
extracteur m d �tanch�it� m
fascia panneau m fireplace chemin�e f
fence, concrete cl�ture en fireplace insert insert de
b�ton f chemin�e m
file lime f fire-proof ignifuge adj
filer, electric lime �lectrique f fire resistance r�sistance au
fill, to remblayer v feu f
fill a crack, to reboucher v first floor premier �tage m
filler enduit m fishpond r�servoir bassin m
filler, fine joint enduit poudre fit, to �quiper v
de collage et finition m fix, to ancrer v
filler, fine-surface enduit de flagstone pav� m
lissage m flange collet m
filler, finishing enduit de flashing strip bande
finition m d �tanch�it� f; ~ de solin f (see
filler, high quality enduit also: flaunching)
surfin m flashing strip, self-adhesive
filler, jointing enduit ą joint m tear-resistant bande
filler, pre-mixed enduit pręt ą d �tanch�it� ind�chirable
l emploi m autocollante f
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DICTIONARY OF FRENCH BUILDING TERMS
flaunching bande de solin f (see girder poutre en fer f (see also:
also: flashing) RSJ)
flaunching, roof ridge/hip glass fibre fibres de verre f
rafter closoir de fa�tage et de glass wool laine de verre f
arętier m glass wool, roll rouleau de laine
flight of stairs rampe de verre m
d escalier f grating, galvanised metal
float, foam taloche polystyrŁne f grille caillebotis en acier
float, plasterer s taloche f galvanis� f
float, plastic taloche plastique f gravel gravillon m; gravier m
float, steel platroir ą enduire gravel, bulk quantity gravillon
inoxidable m en vrac m
float, wooden taloche bois f gravel, fine non-rolled
floor; flooring plancher m; sol m mignonnette non roul�e f
floor batten lambourde f gravel, rolled gravillon roul� m
floorboard planche f grease trap (for drainage
foam rubber mousse expans�e f system) bac d�graisseur m
formwork coffrage m grille (e.g. inspection chamber)
formwork clamp serre-joint de grille f
cimentier m groove rainure f
foundation trench rigole f groove, to rainurer v
foundations fondations fpl ground sol m; terre f
frame, door or window ground floor rez-de-chauss�e m
chambranle m grout mortier m
framework charpente f gully, rainwater regard de
gable pignon m branchement pour eaux
gas gaz m pluviales m
gas supply alimentation en gaz f gutter gouttiŁre f
gate porte f gutter board planche de rive f
generator groupe �lectrogŁne m gypsum gypse m
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gypsum board plaque de gypse f hemp wool laine de chanvre f
gypsum, fibre reinforced hessian toile de jute f
gypse renforc� fibre f high pressure cleaner
hacksaw scie ą m�taux f nettoyeur haute pression m
half-brick demi-brique f hipped roof, side of a rive
half-timbering (typical of lat�rale f
Normandy) colombage m hipped roof, top side of a rive
hammer -s marteau (pl -x) m de tęte f
hammer, brick marteau ą briques m hole ouverture f; trou m
hammer, claw marteau arrache- hole saw scie-cloche f
clou m hot-air gun d�capeur
hammer, club/lump massette f; thermique m
marteau de ma�on m house maison f
hammer, lath/drywall hachette inspection chamber,
de pl�trier f concrete (with cover or
hammer, packer s (claw grill) regard b�ton (avec
hammer) marteau d emballeur couvercle ou grille) m
m; ~ de coffreur m insulating cork underlay
hammer, sculptor s (for (fitted carpet) sous-couche
dressing concrete, liŁge isol moquette f
marble, granite) marteau ą insulating mastic (doors and
boucharder m windows) mastic isolation
hammer, sledge masse couple f portes-fenętres m
hammer, small (esp slater s) insulating material isolant m
martelette f insulation, intermediate
hardware quincaillerie f film layer film r�flecteur
hatchet hachette f interm�diaire m
hawk, plasterer s taloche f (see insulation kit (garage door)
also: float, plasterer s) kit d isolation pour porte de
hearth foyer m garage m
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