Cloisons (en. Partitions)

/klwazɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Panels or lightweight walls used to divide a room.

Drywall partitions are easy to install.

Les cloisons en plaques de plâtre sont faciles à installer.

System used to create separate spaces in a building.

Partitions provide a better use of space.

Les cloisons offrent une meilleure utilisation de l'espace.

Separation elements that improve the arrangement of rooms.

She decided to add partitions to create distinct offices.

Elle a décidé d'ajouter des cloisons pour créer des bureaux distincts.

The term 'cloison' comes from the old French 'cloisonner', which means to separate.

partitioning

practice of separating spaces within a building

mise en cloison

movable partitions

partitions that can be easily moved or removed

cloisons amovibles

partitioning

act of dividing or partitioning spaces

cloisonnement

drywall

material often used to construct partitions

plaque de plâtre

Partition as a definition of a private space

He put up a partition to avoid being disturbed in his office.

Il a mis une cloison pour éviter d'être dérangé dans son bureau.

Used to describe a social separation

There are partitions between the groups at the party.

Il y a des cloisons entre les groupes à la fête.