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bâtir
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. to build
Comme il avait une formation de maçon, Gaëtan a bâti sa propre maison.Since he was trained as a mason, Gaëtan built his own house.
2. (figurative) (to create)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to build
Ce projet multiculturel a pour ambition de bâtir une coopération solide entre les nations.This multicultural project aims to build strong teamwork among nations.
3. (sewing)
a. to baste
Tu n'es pas obligée de bâtir toutes les coutures avant de piquer à la machine, mais c'est mieux de le faire si le tissu est glissant.You don't have to baste all the seams before sewing them on the machine, but it's best to do so if the fabric is slippery.
b. to tack
Quand Élias crée un vêtement à motifs, il bâtit les pièces au préalable pour être sûr que tout est aligné.When Élias designs a patterned garment, he first tacks the pieces together to make sure everything is aligned.
Conjugations
Indicative of "bâtir"
Irregularities are in red
Collins French Verb Conjugation Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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