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louvre

/ˈluːvər/ /ˈluːvrə/

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noun

Lanterne, souche de cheminée

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

Examples :

"The castle's great hall stayed cool, thanks to the louvre on the roof that allowed fresh air to circulate. "

La grande salle du château restait fraîche, grâce à la lanterne sur le toit qui permettait à l'air frais de circuler.

architecture building

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noun

Louver, claire-voie

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

Examples :

"The garage windows have louvres to allow ventilation while keeping out the rain. "

Les fenêtres du garage ont des claire-voies pour permettre la ventilation tout en empêchant la pluie d'entrer.

architecture building

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noun

Jalousie, persienne

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

Examples :

"The hot air escaped from under the car's hood through the louvre, preventing the engine from overheating. "

L'air chaud s'échappait du dessous du capot de la voiture par la jalousie, empêchant ainsi le moteur de surchauffer.

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