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edifice in French

edifice in French is édifice, école de pensée — edifice means a large, imposing building, especially one of architectural significance.

edifice in French

édifice
noun
A building; a structure; an architectural fabric, especially a large and spectacular one.
école de pensée
noun
An abstract structure, such as a school of thought, an argument, a theoretical position, etc.
édifice
noun
An abstract structure, such as a school of thought, an argument, a theoretical position, etc.

What does "edifice" mean?

  1. noun A large, imposing building, especially one of architectural significance.
    "The cathedral is an edifice that took over a century to complete."
  2. noun A complex system of ideas or beliefs built up over time, used figuratively.
    "His entire argument was an edifice built on a single shaky assumption."

edifice in a sentence

  • The cathedral is an edifice that took over a century to complete.
  • His entire argument was an edifice built on a single shaky assumption.

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What is "edifice" in French?

"edifice" in French is édifice, école de pensée. edifice means: A large, imposing building, especially one of architectural significance.

How do you use "edifice" in a sentence?

Example: "The cathedral is an edifice that took over a century to complete." In French, "edifice" is édifice, école de pensée.

Are there other ways to say "edifice" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "edifice": édifice, école de pensée.

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