Pénètre (en. Penetrates)

/penɛtʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Opening in a wall that lets in light and air.

The sun shines through the window.

Le soleil passe à travers la pénètre.

Frame, often made of glass, that closes this opening.

She repaired the broken window.

Elle a réparé la pénètre brisée.

Device for viewing outside.

He looked through the window to see if it was raining.

Il a regardé par la pénètre pour voir s'il pleuvait.

Derived from the verb 'to penetrate' which means to enter.

see through a window

Look beyond the wall.

voir à travers une pénètre

open a window

Access a view of the outside.

ouvrir une pénètre

close the window

Block access to the outside.

fermer la pénètre

shutter

Device that covers and protects the window.

volet

curtain

Fabric that covers the window to obstruct light.

rideau

rampart

Wall or barrier that may designate protection around a window.

rempart

Use a window to enter someone's place uninvited.

He went through the window to avoid being noticed.

Il a passé par la pénètre pour ne pas se faire remarquer.

Look outside in a curious manner.

Don't act like you're peeking, it's obvious you're on alert.

Ne fais pas de la pénètre, ça se voit que tu es aux aguets.