Persiennes (en. Shutters)

/pɛʁ.zjɛn/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Wooden or metal shutters, usually slatted, fixed on the wall of a window.

Wooden shutters add charm to the house.

Les persiennes en bois ajoutent du charme à la maison.

Security devices often including adjustable shutters.

Shutters can protect the house from intrusions.

Les persiennes peuvent protéger la maison des intrusions.

Element of outdoor decoration, often seen in Mediterranean countries.

Houses on the Mediterranean coast are often adorned with colorful shutters.

Les maisons de la côte méditerranéenne sont souvent ornées de persiennes colorées.

From the word Persian, relating to the construction and design technique from the East.

close the shutters

Block the light by closing the shutters.

fermer les persiennes

open the shutters

Let in the light by opening the shutters.

ouvrir les persiennes

to be under the shutters

To be in a place that is sheltered or protected.

être sous les persiennes

blind

Device for closing or protecting a window.

volet

jalousie

Type of shade made up of angled slats.

jalousie

shade

Device allowing light to be filtered entering through a window.

store

To protect oneself from prying eyes.

When I want some time for myself, I close the shutters.

Quand je veux avoir du temps pour moi, je ferme les persiennes.

To make a room dark.

It's too hot; I'm going to put the shutters up so I don't get too much light.

Il fait trop chaud, je vais mettre les persiennes pour ne pas avoir trop de lumière.