L'embrasure (en. The embrasure)

/lɑ̃bʁyʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Translation: Space of an opening in a wall or in an architectural element.

Translation: The window embrasure lets in a lot of light.

L'embrasure de la fenêtre laisse passer beaucoup de lumière.

Translation: Inner part of a door or window frame.

Translation: She decorated the door embrasure with flowers.

Elle a décoré l'embrasure de la porte avec des fleurs.

Translation: Opening created for the passage of a projectile, as in a fortification.

Translation: The embrasures of the fortress walls were carefully designed.

Les embrasures des murs de la citadelle étaient soigneusement conçues.

Translation: Comes from the Latin 'imbra', meaning 'to embrace' or 'to surround'.

Translation: door embrasure

Translation: Frame or opening of a door.

embrasure de porte

Translation: window embrasure

Translation: Frame or opening of a window.

embrasure de fenêtre

Translation: to stand in the embrasure

Translation: To occupy an opening space.

se tenir dans l'embrasure

Translation: window

Translation: Opening in the wall to let in light.

fenêtre

Translation: door

Translation: Movable opening that allows entry or exit from a space.

porte

Translation: A strategic place to observe without being seen.

Translation: He hides in the embrasure of the walls to spy.

Il se cache dans l'embrasure des murs pour espionner.

Translation: A framework of a situation where one can feel comfortable.

Translation: He feels at home in the embrasure of the living room.

Il se sent dans son élément dans l'embrasure du salon.