French Conversation · Level 106
60 words
French word
grille
Pronunciation
IPA/gʁij/
Meaning
- feminine noungrating
Example
La grille de la fenêtre est en fer.
The window grating is made of iron.
More examples
La grille d'aération laisse passer l'air.
The ventilation grille lets air through.
Core concept
A flat lattice of bars or wires that lets air or light pass while marking out a boundary.
Common phrases
grille d'aération
ventilation grille
grille de sécurité
security grille
Similar words
grillage: A mesh enclosure made by weaving or stretching wire.
filet: A lightweight mesh made by weaving fine threads or strands.
clôture: A boundary fence surrounding a property.
Definition in French
Structure plane composée d'un treillis de barres ou de fils permettant la circulation d'air ou de lumière tout en délimitant un espace, par exemple une grille de ventilation ou de fenêtre.
Word origin
French grille developed through Old French from Latin craticula, a diminutive of cratis meaning a small lattice or woven framework.
Usage tips
- Grille is feminine, so the usual article is la, as in la grille de la fenêtre.