Louvre (en. Louvre)

/lu.vʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Opening in the shape of a groove, generally used to allow the circulation of air or light.

The louvres on this window allow ventilation of the room without letting rain in.

Les louvres de cette fenêtre permettent de ventiler la pièce sans faire entrer la pluie.

Top part of a building, often equipped with louvres.

The louvres on the roof help regulate the indoor temperature.

Les louvres sur le toit aident à réguler la température intérieure.

From the Latin 'lūvor', which means 'to let light through'.

roof louvre

System of openings at the top of a structure for ventilation.

louvre de toit

vertical louvre

Louvre arranged vertically to allow air entry.

louvre vertical

wooden louvre

Wood-made louvre, used in traditional constructions.

louvre de bois

ventilation

Process of introducing fresh air into a space.

ventilation

slatted screen

Structure designed to let light in while providing some protection.

claire-voie

window

Opening in a wall, often glazed, allowing for a view outside.

fenêtre

Referring to a person who handles information cunningly.

This guy is a real louvre when it comes to negotiating.

Ce type est un véritable louvre quand il s'agit de négocier.

Used to describe something well-designed or elegant.

This new car is really a louvre in terms of design.

Cette nouvelle voiture est vraiment un louvre en termes de design.