Lucarne (en. Skylight)

ly.karn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: Small window located in a roof.

Example sentence: The skylight in my room lets in the morning light.

La lucarne de ma chambre laisse entrer la lumière du matin.

Definition: Opening at height in the roofing for lighting.

Example sentence: Skylights add a touch of charm to the architecture.

Les lucarnes ajoutent une touche de charme à l'architecture.

Definition: Window suitable for an attic.

Example sentence: The old house was equipped with carved wooden skylights.

La maison ancienne était dotée de lucarnes en bois sculpté.

Etymology/origin: From the Latin 'lucerna' which means 'lamp' or 'light'.

Phrase: to have a skylight on something

Meaning: to be aware of a situation

avoir une lucarne sur quelque chose

Phrase: to be in the skylight

Meaning: to have a limited perspective

être dans la lucarne

Related word: small skylight

Description: small skylight

lucarneau

Related word: skylight installer

Description: one who installs skylights

lucarnier

Related word: light

Description: visible radiation that allows one to see

lumière

Slang meaning: discreet look

Example: He peeked through the skylight to see what was happening outside.

Il a jeté un œil par la lucarne pour voir ce qui se passait dehors.

Slang meaning: connection to the outside

Example: She uses her skylight to stay informed about what’s happening in the neighborhood.

Elle utilise sa lucarne pour rester informée de ce qui se passe dans le quartier.