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    Vitres (en. Windows)

    /vitʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A pane of glass that fills an opening, such as a window or door.
    The windows of the house are double glazed.
    Les vitres de la maison sont en double vitrage.
    Glass used for protection against wind and rain.
    The car was repaired after the window was broken.
    La voiture a été réparée après que la vitre a été brisée.
    A glass surface that allows seeing through.
    He cleaned the windows so that more light could come in.
    Il a nettoyé les vitres pour que la lumière entre mieux.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'vitrum' meaning 'glass'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to clean the window
    Cleaning the windows.
    faire sa vitre
    to be in the glass
    To be isolated, as in a display case.
    être dans la vitre
    to pass through the windows
    To undergo a break or an invasion.
    passer à travers les vitres

    Related Words

    glazing
    The action of glazing or set of windows.
    vitrage
    glazier
    Craftsman who works with glass.
    vitrier
    pane
    Singular of windows.
    vitre

    Slang Meanings

    Broken window
    He kicked the window and broke it.
    Il a mis un coup de pied dans la vitre et l'a cassée.
    Decorative glass panels
    The new windows at the entrance are really modern.
    Les nouvelles vitres de l'entrée sont super modernes.