French word

fenêtre

Pronunciation

IPA/fənɛtʁ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounwindow

Example

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

Could you close the window, please?

Illustration for fenêtre (window)

More examples

La fenêtre à double vitrage réduit le bruit.

The double-glazed window reduces noise.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • fermer la fenêtre

    close the window

  • une fenêtre à double vitrage

    a double-glazed window

  • la fenêtre de la cuisine

    the kitchen window

Similar words

porte: An opening with a movable structure for entering or leaving a building or room.
vitre: A transparent glass pane used in a window or door.
volet: A movable panel fitted inside or outside a window to block light or views.
rideau: Fabric hung in front of a window to control light or privacy.

Definition in French

Ouverture vitrée ou non dans la paroi d'un bâtiment, destinée à éclairer et aérer une pièce et à permettre la vue vers l'extérieur.

Word origin

French fenêtre descends from Latin fenestra through Old French fenestre, and its circumflex marks the loss of the historical s.

Usage tips

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

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