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louver

/ˈluːvə/ /ˈluːvɚ/

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noun

Lanterne, lucarne

A type of turret on the roof of certain medieval buildings designed to allow ventilation or the admission of light.

Examples :

"Sunlight streamed into the old library through the louver on the roof, illuminating the dusty books. "

La lumière du soleil entrait dans la vieille bibliothèque par la lanterne sur le toit, illuminant les livres poussiéreux.

architecture building

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noun

Jalousie, persienne

(chiefly in plural) A series of sloping overlapping slats or boards which admit air and light but exclude rain etc.

Examples :

"The sunlight streamed through the louvers of the window, casting striped shadows across the living room floor. "

La lumière du soleil traversait les persiennes de la fenêtre, projetant des ombres rayées sur le sol du salon.

architecture building material

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noun

Jalousie, persienne

Any of a system of slits, as in the hood of an automobile, for ventilation.

Examples :

"The mechanic adjusted the louver on the car's hood to improve engine cooling. "

Le mécanicien a ajusté la jalousie sur le capot de la voiture pour améliorer le refroidissement du moteur.

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