/kɔ̃s.tʁɥiʁ/
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Translation
to build, to construct
Word origin
From Latin construere ('to pile up, build'), from con- ('together') and struere ('to pile, arrange').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- construere
- English cognates
- construct, structure, construe
Grammar
Verb type-re irregular
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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They are going to build a new school in the area.
construit -.
My father built this table himself.
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It takes time to build trust.
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We want to build a life together.
construite .
This house was built a hundred years ago.
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