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louvre

/luːv/

/luv/

Translations

louvrenoun

louvres

/luːv/

/luv/

The Louvre is one of the largest and most visited museums in the world.

Лувр — один из крупнейших и самых посещаемых музеев в мире.

The louvre on the window helps to control the amount of light entering the room.

Жалюзи на окне помогают контролировать количество света, попадающего в комнату.

Synonyms

cultural institution

national museum

art museum

air vent

louvreadjective

/ˈluː.və/

/ˈluː.vɚ/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "louvre window") to denote that the thing is fitted with louvres.

Synonyms

louvrenoun

A structure consisting of a series of horizontal slats angled to admit light and air but to keep out rain and direct sunshine.

The louvre on the window allowed a gentle breeze to enter the room while keeping the rain out.

louvreadjective

Designating or relating to a window, vent, roof, or other structure that is fitted with louvres.

We installed a louvre roof over the patio to keep the sun at bay.