No. 8,866 in French
bâtis
The French word "bâtis" means "structures" or the framework of something.
In a sentence
Nous avons construit ces maisons sur des bâti solides.
We built these houses on solid foundations.
In this sentence, 'bâti' refers to the structure or foundation of a building, emphasizing stability.
Les ouvriers inspectent les bâti des anciennes constructions.
The workers are inspecting the frameworks of old constructions.
Here, 'bâti' is used to mean the framework or physical structure of an edifice, indicating its foundational components.
Il a bâti toute sa réputation sur son intégrité.
He has built his entire reputation on his integrity.
In this sentence, 'bâti' is used metaphorically to signify the process of establishing or building a reputation, extending its usage beyond physical construction.
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