Tentures (en. Hangings)

/tɑ̃.tyʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Set of curtains or draperies hanging.

The drapes in the living room add an elegant touch to the room.

Les tentures du salon ajoutent une touche d'élégance à la pièce.

Decorative fabric used to dress walls.

The old velvet drapes are highly prized in castles.

Les anciennes tentures en velours sont très prisées dans les châteaux.

Drapery or fabric used to absorb sound.

The drapes help improve the acoustics of the concert hall.

Les tentures permettent d'améliorer l'acoustique de la salle de concert.

From Old French 'tenture', derived from the verb 'tendre', which means to stretch or extend a fabric.

to make draperies

To use fabrics to decorate or protect something.

faire des tentures

to take a glance through the curtains

To take a look through the curtains.

tenter un regard à travers les tentures

curtain

Piece of fabric hung to cover a window.

rideau

sheet

Fabric that can be used to cover or dress furniture.

drap

fabric

Textile material used in clothing manufacture.

tissu

It's not a drama, it's just curtains.

When it's hot, I don't worry too much about my curtains.

Quand il fait chaud, je ne me soucie pas trop de mes tentures.