Vitraux (en. Stained glass windows)
/vi.tʁo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Panels of colored glass that form patterns or images.
The stained glass of the cathedral is magnificent.
Les vitraux de la cathédrale sont magnifiques.
The art of working with colored glass.
She specializes in the restoration of stained glass.
Elle est spécialisée dans la restauration des vitraux.
Window made of stained glass.
Light passes through the ornate stained glass.
La lumière passe à travers les vitraux ornés.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'vitrum,' which means glass.
Common Phrases and Expressions
colored stained glass
stained glass decorated with various colors.
vitraux colorés
religious stained glass
stained glass representing spiritual or religious themes.
vitraux religieux
Related Words
pane
Unique panel of colored glass.
vitrail
glass
Glass, in general, used for windows.
glace
Slang Meanings
Artistic expression using glass.
He made stained glass in a modern style.
Il a fait des vitraux dans un style moderne.
Used to indicate something beautiful or colorful.
This room is so stained glass, I love it!
Cette pièce est si vitraux, j'adore !