noun🔗ShareLanterne, souche de cheminéeA type of turret on the roof of certain medieval buildings designed to allow ventilation or the admission of light."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.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLouver, claire-voie(chiefly in plural) A series of sloping overlapping slats or boards which admit air and light but exclude rain etc."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.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJalousie, persienneAny of a system of slits, as in the hood of an automobile, for ventilation."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.architecturevehiclepartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
