How Do You Spell HAUSSMANNISE?

Pronunciation: [hˈɔːsmɐnˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Haussmannise is a word that refers to the architectural style and urban design implemented by Georges-Eugène Haussmann in 19th century Paris. The word is spelled with two n's and two s's, indicating the French pronunciation of the letter combination "nn" as /n/ and "ss" as /s/. The IPA phonetic transcription for haussmannise is /õsmaniːz/ - the nasal vowel /õ/ in the first syllable, the long vowel /iː/ in the second syllable, and the final consonant cluster /z/.

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HAUSSMANNISE Meaning and Definition

  1. Haussmannise is a term that refers to the urban planning and architectural transformations that occurred in Paris during the mid-19th century under the direction of Baron Georges-Eugene Haussmann. It specifically pertains to the extensive renovation and modernization of the city's infrastructure, roads, and buildings, aimed at addressing social, economic, and public health issues prevalent at the time.

    The Haussmannisation of Paris involved numerous measures such as the demolition of overcrowded and unsanitary neighborhoods, the creation of wider boulevards and avenues, and the development of public parks and squares. Moreover, the project included the implementation of a uniform architectural style characterized by grand, neo-classical buildings with ornate facades and wrought iron balconies.

    The Haussmannisation of Paris had a profound impact on the city's layout and aesthetic. It transformed it from a labyrinthine medieval city to an open, spacious metropolis with clear axes and vistas, enhancing traffic flow and pedestrian accessibility. The project also aimed to promote social control and provide better living conditions for the growing middle class.

    Notably, the term "haussmannise" is used in a broader sense to describe similar urban transformations and architectural developments inspired by Haussmann's work in other cities worldwide. It represents a significant moment in urban planning history and remains an influential model for urban development and revitalization.

Etymology of HAUSSMANNISE

The word "haussmannise" originates from the French language and is derived from the name of the famous French civil servant Georges-Eugène Haussmann. Haussmann is renowned for his extensive urban renovation and modernization of Paris in the mid-late 19th century, which was commissioned by Napoleon III. His ambitious transformation of the city included the creation of new boulevards, parks, squares, and buildings, as well as the demolition of many old structures. This urban planning and architectural style became known as "haussmannien" or "Haussmann style". "Haussmannise" is a verb form derived from the noun "Haussmann", used to describe the act or process of carrying out renovations in a manner similar to Haussmann's urban transformations.

Conjugate verb Haussmannise

CONDITIONAL

I would haussmannise
you would haussmannise
he/she/it would haussmannise
we would haussmannise
they would haussmannise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be haussmannising
you would be haussmannising
he/she/it would be haussmannising
we would be haussmannising
they would be haussmannising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have haussmannise
you would have haussmannise
he/she/it would have haussmannise
we would have haussmannise
they would have haussmannise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been haussmannising
you would have been haussmannising
he/she/it would have been haussmannising
we would have been haussmannising
they would have been haussmannising

FUTURE

I will haussmannise
you will haussmannise
he/she/it will haussmannise
we will haussmannise
they will haussmannise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be haussmannising
you will be haussmannising
he/she/it will be haussmannising
we will be haussmannising
they will be haussmannising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have haussmannised
you will have haussmannised
he/she/it will have haussmannised
we will have haussmannised
they will have haussmannised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been haussmannising
you will have been haussmannising
he/she/it will have been haussmannising
we will have been haussmannising
they will have been haussmannising

IMPERATIVE

you haussmannise
we let´s haussmannise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to haussmannise

PAST

I haussmannised
you haussmannised
he/she/it haussmannised
we haussmannised
they haussmannised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was haussmannising
you were haussmannising
he/she/it was haussmannising
we were haussmannising
they were haussmannising

PAST PARTICIPLE

haussmannised

PAST PERFECT

I had haussmannised
you had haussmannised
he/she/it had haussmannised
we had haussmannised
they had haussmannised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been haussmannising
you had been haussmannising
he/she/it had been haussmannising
we had been haussmannising
they had been haussmannising

PRESENT

I haussmannise
you haussmannise
he/she/it haussmannises
we haussmannise
they haussmannise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am haussmannising
you are haussmannising
he/she/it is haussmannising
we are haussmannising
they are haussmannising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

haussmannising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have haussmannised
you have haussmannised
he/she/it has haussmannised
we have haussmannised
they have haussmannised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been haussmannising
you have been haussmannising
he/she/it has been haussmannising
we have been haussmannising
they have been haussmannising