No. 6,897 in French
louvre
A "louvre" is a slatted opening or shutter that allows air or light to pass through while blocking rain or direct sunlight.
In a sentence
Je visite le Louvre à Paris.
I am visiting the Louvre in Paris.
In this sentence, 'Louvre' is used as a proper noun referring to the famous museum in Paris.
Le toit est louvre et laisse passer la lumière.
The roof is a louver and lets light pass through.
Here, 'louvre' is used as a noun in its architectural sense to describe an element that admits light while providing ventilation.
Le mécanisme louvre la fenêtre pour ajuster l'air.
The mechanism louvres the window to adjust the air.
In this usage, 'louvre' is used as a verb, describing the action of adjusting louvers or similar structures to manage airflow.
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