What does travaux publics in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word travaux publics in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use travaux publics in French.

The word travaux publics in French means public works, road works, construction and public works, public works concession, École Spéciale des Travaux Publics. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word travaux publics

public works, road works

nom masculin pluriel (activités de construction)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Notre société de travaux publics répond aux appels d'offres des collectivités et entreprises.
Our public works company responds to calls for tender from communities and businesses.

construction and public works

nom masculin (activités de construction)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les économistes ont coutume de dire que quand le bâtiment et travaux publics va bien, l'économie va bien.
Economists tend to say that when construction and public works is going well, the economy is going well.

public works concession

nom féminin (type de marché public de travaux)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

École Spéciale des Travaux Publics

nom propre féminin (école des spécialistes du bâtiment) (French)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'École Spéciale des Travaux Publics a été fondée par Léon Eyrolles.

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