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louvres

/ˈluːvərz/ /ˈluːvrəz/

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noun

Lanterneaux, lucarnes

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

Examples :

"The old castle had louvres on the roof to let out smoke from the kitchen fires. "

Le vieux château avait des lanterneaux sur le toit pour laisser s'échapper la fumée des feux de cuisine.

architecture building

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noun

Persiennes, jalousies

(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 louvres of the beach house window, creating stripes of light on the floor while keeping out the harsh midday heat. "

La lumière du soleil traversait les persiennes de la fenêtre de la maison de plage, créant des rayures de lumière sur le sol tout en empêchant la chaleur intense de midi d'entrer.

architecture building

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noun

Jalousies

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

Examples :

"The car's hood had small louvres, allowing air to circulate and keep the engine cool. "

Le capot de la voiture avait de petites jalousies, permettant à l'air de circuler et de maintenir le moteur au frais.

architecture part vehicle building