What does "reconstruire" mean in French?
"reconstruire" is the French word for "rebuild".
reconstruire /ʁəkɔ̃stʁyˈiʁ/ · verb · CEFR B2. French translation of "rebuild".
See also: Translation page (English → French) · Topic: French Action et Réaction
Translation and Meaning
- Word: reconstruire
- Language: French
- Meaning: rebuild
- IPA: /ʁəkɔ̃stʁyˈiʁ/
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: French Action et Réaction
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Example Sentences
- Les habitants ont reconstruit leur village pierre par pierre après le tremblement de terre. English: The residents rebuilt their village stone by stone after the earthquake.
- Nous reconstruirons cette maison ancestrale en respectant scrupuleusement le style architectural traditionnel original. English: We will rebuild this old family house, carefully preserving the original traditional architectural style.
- Bien que le bâtiment ait été détruit, l'association a réussi à le reconstruire entièrement. English: Although the building was destroyed, the association managed to rebuild it completely.
When and How to Use "reconstruire"
Use "reconstruire" when you want to talk about "rebuild" in French. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the French Action et Réaction topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
Frequently asked questions
What CEFR level is "reconstruire"?
"reconstruire" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "reconstruire"?
"reconstruire" is tagged as a verb in SmartWords.
Can you show "reconstruire" in a sentence?
Les habitants ont reconstruit leur village pierre par pierre après le tremblement de terre.
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