Le mur porteur
Example: Le mur porteur supporte le poids de toute la maison.
Definition
"Le mur porteur" refers to a load-bearing wall in construction that supports the weight of the entire building above it, ensuring structural stability and distributing the load to the foundation.
Etymology
The phrase "le mur porteur" comes from French, where "mur" means wall and "porteur" means bearing or carrying. It literally describes a wall that 'carries' or bears weight, highlighting its essential role in architecture and construction.
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"Le mur porteur" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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