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    Vitrée (en. Glass)

    /vitʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to an object with a glass surface.
    The façade of this building is entirely glazed.
    La façade de ce bâtiment est entièrement vitrée.
    Refers to a space that lets in a lot of light through glass surfaces.
    The living room is very bright thanks to its large glazed bays.
    Le salon est très lumineux grâce à ses grandes baies vitrées.
    Refers to a painting or color that is transparent like glass.
    She used a glazed technique for her painting.
    Elle a utilisé une technique vitrée pour son tableau.

    Etymology

    From the word 'glaze' with the suffix '-ed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    glazed wall
    A wall mainly composed of glass.
    mur vitré
    glazed bay
    A wide opening filled with glass, often used as a door.
    baie vitrée
    glazed window
    A window whose frame is filled with glass.
    fenêtre vitrée

    Related Words

    stained glass
    Colored glass panel, often used in churches.
    vitrail
    glass
    Glass plate.
    vitre
    glazed panels
    Plural of stained glass, several decorative glass panels.
    vitreaux

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a clear or transparent situation.
    His situation is glazed, everything is transparent now.
    Sa situation est vitrée, tout est transparent maintenant.
    Refers to a testimony or statement that is obvious.
    His story was so glazed that one could not doubt his sincerity.
    Son histoire était si vitrée qu'on ne pouvait pas douter de sa sincérité.