Volets (en. Shutters)

/vɔ.lɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A device used to cover or close an opening, such as a window.

Wooden shutters add charm to the house.

Les volets en bois ajoutent du charme à la maison.

Panels that fold or open to control light or access.

She closed the shutters to prevent light from entering.

Elle a fermé les volets pour empêcher la lumière d'entrer.

A component of a window that can be used for insulation.

Shutters are very useful in winter to keep in heat.

Les volets sont très utiles en hiver pour garder la chaleur.

From Old French 'volet', deriving from the verb 'voler', meaning 'to fold'.

close the shutters

To make a room dark or isolated.

fermer les volets

open the shutters

To let in light and air.

ouvrir les volets

folding shutters

Reference to shutters that open outward.

des volets battants

window

An opening in a wall allowing light or ventilation.

fenêtre

curtain

Fabric used to cover a window.

rideau

blind

A decorative or functional element for covering an opening.

store

Close the shutters to have peace.

He decided to close the shutters to focus on his work.

Il a décidé de fermer les volets pour se concentrer sur son travail.

To go into rest mode.

After a hard day, he simply closed the shutters.

Après une journée dure, il a simplement fermé les volets.