bâtir

/bɑ.tiʁ/
1.
verbInf2nd

to build; to construct (a building or other structure)

Ils vont bâtir un nouvel immeuble dans mon quartier.

They are going to build a new apartment building in my neighborhood.

Synonyms:construire, édifier
2.
verbInf2nd

to build; to establish; to develop (a company, reputation, project, etc.)

Il a réussi à bâtir une entreprise solide en partant de rien.

He managed to build a solid company starting from nothing.

Synonyms:créer, fonder, construire, mettre sur pied