construire

This is the 693rd most frequent French word.


construire

To build or construct.


In this sentence, 'construire' is used literally to describe the act of building or constructing a physical structure, which aligns with its primary meaning.

Ils construisent une maison dans les montagnes.

They are building a house in the mountains.


Here, 'construire' is used metaphorically to describe the process of developing or fostering a relationship.

Nous allons construire une amitié solide et durable.

We are going to build a strong and lasting friendship.


In this context, 'construire' is utilized to indicate the act of formulating or organizing an idea or response.

L'élève a construit sa réponse à partir des arguments donnés.

The student constructed their answer based on the arguments provided.