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curtained

/ˈkɜː.tənd/

/ˈkɝː.tənd/

curtainedpast participle

/ˈkɜːtənd/

/ˈkɜrtənd/

Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb 'curtain'.

Translations

à rideaux

The curtained windows gave the room a cozy and private feel.

Les fenêtres à rideaux donnaient à la pièce une atmosphère chaleureuse et intime.

Definitions

Having curtains; covered or concealed by curtains.

The curtained windows gave the room a cozy and private feel.

Synonyms

curtainnoun

Definitions

A piece of cloth or other material used to cover a window, stage, or other opening, often to block light or provide privacy.

She pulled back the curtain to let in the morning sunlight.

A movable or fixed screen or drape used in a theater to separate the stage from the auditorium or to conceal something from view.

The curtain rose, signaling the start of the play.

A barrier or screen of any kind, often used metaphorically to describe something that conceals or separates.

The Iron Curtain was a term used to describe the division between Eastern and Western Europe during the Cold War.

(informal, plural only) The end, death, or ruin.

"If the police catch us, it's curtains," he whispered.

The time at which a theatrical performance begins.

Curtain is at 7:30 p.m., so please take your seats by seven fifteen.

curtainverb

curtained

Past Simple

curtained

Past Simple

curtained

Past Participle

curtaining

ing-form

/ˈkɜː.tən/

/ˈkɝː.tən/

Translations

voilerSens figuré : couvrir ou dissimuler comme par un rideau.

The mist curtained the mountains, making them invisible from the valley.

La brume voilait les montagnes, les rendant invisibles depuis la vallée.

Additional translations

rideauterRare; usage littéraire ou technique.

Definitions

To provide or cover with a curtain.

They decided to curtain the windows to block out the sunlight.

To conceal or hide something as if with a curtain.

The mist curtained the mountains, making them invisible from the valley.

Synonyms

close off

curtainpast participle

curtained

Used to describe something furnished with or enclosed by curtains.

Translations

à rideauxQui est muni de rideaux ou fermé par des rideaux.

They chatted in a softly lit, curtained alcove.

Ils discutaient dans une alcôve doucement éclairée, à rideaux.

Definitions

Furnished with or enclosed by a curtain or curtains.

They chatted in a softly lit, curtained alcove.

Synonyms

curtainadjective

Definitions

Attributive: relating to, made for, or functioning with curtains, used before another noun.

We bought a curtain rod and matching curtain rings.