French Words to Know: Buildings
If you’re traveling to France or simply learning the language, it can be useful to know the names of different types of buildings. Whether you’re wandering around a city or looking for a specific location, these vocabulary words will come in handy.
- Building – le bâtiment
- House – la maison
- Apartment – l’appartement
- Skyscraper – le gratte-ciel
- Office building – le immeuble de bureaux
- Bank – la banque
- Hospital – l’hôpital
- Museum – le musée
- Library – la bibliothèque
- Post office – la poste
- School – l’école
- University – l’université
- Church – l’église
- Synagogue – la synagogue
- Mosque – la mosquée
- Castle – le château
- Palace – le palais
- City hall – l’hôtel de ville
- Train station – la gare
- Airport – l’aéroport
Learning these words will help you navigate through different types of buildings with ease.