French word

store

Pronunciation

IPA/stɔʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounblind

Example

Je baisse le store parce qu'il y a trop de soleil.

I lower the blind because there is too much sunlight.

Illustration for store (blind)

More examples

Le store protège la pièce du soleil.

The blind shields the room from the sun.

Core concept

A window covering that can be lowered to block bright light and raised to restore a clear view.

Common phrases

  • baisser le store

    lower the blind

  • tirer le store

    draw the blind

  • fermer le store

    close the blind

Similar words

rideau: A fabric covering hung at a window or doorway to block light or outside views.
volet: A hinged panel fitted inside or outside a window to control light and airflow.

Definition in French

élément mobile fixé à une fenêtre que l'on baisse ou relève pour réduire la lumière et protéger du soleil.

Word origin

The French noun store comes from Dutch store, originally referring to a screen or shade and linked to a West Germanic root meaning to obstruct.

Usage tips

  • French store means a window shade, not an English shop, and common phrases include baisser un store and relever un store.

Other meanings

  • shadenoun

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