construct

construire, assembler

Fabriquer quelque chose en réunissant ses différentes parties.

En anglais simple : To make something by putting its parts together.

• They constructed a new bridge.
• We are constructing a model from wooden parts.
• The houses were constructed using local materials.

Comment l'utiliser : construct something from/out of something (They constructed a shelter from fallen branches.)

Synonymes : build, make, assemble

Contraires : demolish, dismantle

Expressions courantes : construct a bridge, construct a building, construct something from something, construct a model

construire, élaborer

Créer une phrase, un raisonnement ou quelque chose de semblable en organisant soigneusement les mots ou les idées.

En anglais simple : To create a sentence, argument, or similar thing by arranging words or ideas carefully.

• Try to construct a simple sentence.
• He constructed a strong argument against the plan.
• Students learn to construct paragraphs with clear main ideas.

Comment l'utiliser : construct something around something (She constructed her argument around three main points.)

Synonymes : form, compose, develop

Expressions courantes : construct a sentence, construct an argument, construct a narrative

construire, tracer

Tracer une figure avec précision en suivant une méthode et en utilisant des outils comme une règle.

En anglais simple : To draw a shape accurately using a set method and tools such as a ruler.

• Construct a triangle with equal sides.
• We constructed the circle using a compass.
• Can you construct a line perpendicular to this one?

Synonymes : draw

Expressions courantes : construct a triangle, construct a circle, construct an angle, construct a perpendicular

construit, construction

Idée ou modèle créé pour comprendre ou expliquer quelque chose.

En anglais simple : An idea or model people create to understand or explain something.

• Money is a social construct.
• The researchers tested several theoretical constructs.
• Our idea of success is partly a cultural construct.

Synonymes : concept, model, notion

Expressions courantes : social construct, theoretical construct, mental construct, abstract construct

construction, assemblage

Objet fabriqué en réunissant plusieurs pièces.

En anglais simple : An object made by joining several parts together.

• The construct was made of wood.
• Several metal constructs stood in the gallery.
• Her latest construct combines glass, wire, and recycled plastic.

Synonymes : structure, assembly

Expressions courantes : metal construct, wooden construct, physical construct, construct of something