noun🔗ShareRideauA piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light."The curtain blocked out the bright sunlight, giving her a more comfortable spot to study. "Le rideau bloquait la lumière vive du soleil, lui offrant un endroit plus confortable pour étudier.materialarchitectureitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRideauA similar piece of cloth that separates the audience and the stage in a theater."The red curtain separated the stage from the audience in the school auditorium. "Le rideau rouge séparait la scène du public dans l'auditorium de l'école.entertainmentstagebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDébut, lever de rideau(by extension) The beginning of a show; the moment the curtain rises."He took so long to shave his head that we arrived 45 minutes after curtain and were denied late entry."Il a mis tellement de temps à se raser la tête que nous sommes arrivés 45 minutes après le lever de rideau et nous nous sommes vu refuser l'entrée tardive.entertainmentstageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCourtine(fortifications) The flat area of wall which connects two bastions or towers; the main area of a fortified wall."The castle's curtain wall provided a strong defense between the two towers. "La courtine du château assurait une solide défense entre les deux tours.architecturemilitarypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMort, décès(also "final curtain") Death."The final curtain fell on Mrs. Davis's long and inspiring career at the school. "Le rideau final est tombé sur la longue et inspirante carrière de Mme Davis à l'école.literaturephraseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRideauThat part of a wall of a building which is between two pavilions, towers, etc."The school's main hall had a beautiful curtain separating the auditorium from the stage. "La salle principale de l'école avait un beau rideau séparant l'auditorium de la scène.architecturepartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDrapeau, enseigneA flag; an ensign."The school's new football team unfurled their team curtain at the pep rally. "La nouvelle équipe de football de l'école a déployé son drapeau d'équipe lors du rassemblement d'encouragement.heraldrynationmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMettre des rideaux, tentureTo cover (a window) with a curtain; to hang curtains."Before the play began, the stage crew carefully curtained the large window. "Avant que la pièce ne commence, l'équipe de scène a soigneusement mis des rideaux à la grande fenêtre.propertyarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVoiler, cacherTo hide, cover or separate as if by a curtain."The teacher curtained the whiteboard from view during the transition between lessons. "Le professeur a voilé le tableau blanc pendant la transition entre les leçons.appearanceactionstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
