construire

construire
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to build
Ils construisent beaucoup de maisons dans ce nouveau quartier.They're building a lot of houses in this new neighborhood.
b. to construct
La ville a construit la gare en 1850.The city constructed the train station in 1850.
c. to put up
L'université construit de nouveaux bâtiments.The university is putting up new buildings.
d. to manufacture
Cette entreprise construit des avions en fibre de carbone.This company manufactures carbon fiber airplanes.
a. to build
Mes parents ont construit leur relation sur le respect mutuel et l’honnêteté.My parents built their relationship on mutual respect and honesty.
b. to build up
Angela a passé cinq ans à construire sa réputation en tant que conseillère municipale avant de se présenter aux élections.Angela spent five years building up her reputation as a city councilor before running for office.
c. to construct
À partir de ces données, nous pouvons construire des modèles de simulation.From this data, we can construct simulation models.
d. to develop
Les scientifiques ont construit une théorie très intéressante sur l’origine des étoiles.Scientists have developed a very interesting theory about the origin of stars.
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