English–French

“window” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fənɛtʁ/

Example

Peux-tu fermer la fenêtre, s'il te plaît ?

Could you close the window, please?

Illustration for fenêtre (window)

How to say “window” in French

“Window” in French is fenêtre.

An opening in a wall that admits light and air, frames an outside view, or forms a bounded area on a screen.

Full entry for fenêtre: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fenêtre

La fenêtre à double vitrage réduit le bruit.

The double-glazed window reduces noise.

Tips for using fenêtre

  • In computing, fenêtre means a software window, so context distinguishes it from a physical opening.

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