Architecture et Construction - Fenêtres

a type of window that extends beyond the outer wall of a building

fenêtre en saillie, bow-window

a small opening or lens in a door or wall that allows a person to see who is on the other side without fully opening the door

œil de bœuf, lunette

a window set high in a wall, typically above eye level, allowing natural light to enter a space while providing privacy and maintaining wall space for artwork or structural elements

fenêtre de clerestory, fenêtre en hauteur

a round or circular window divided into segments that resemble the markings on a compass, often found in Gothic architecture

rosace, fenêtre en rose

a curved or rounded window that protrudes from the wall of a building, typically forming a gentle curve or a polygonal shape

fenêtre en arc, fenêtre bow

a semicircular or fan-shaped window, usually located above a door or another window, designed to let in light and provide decorative detailing

vitre en lucarne, fanlight

a large, circular stained glass window with intricate designs, typically found in Gothic architecture

rosace, fenêtre en rose

a window that is located within the gable end of a building

fenêtre de pignon, lucarne

a tall, narrow window with a pointed arch at the top, resembling a lance or spear

fenêtre en lancette, fenêtre lance

a window consisting of multiple horizontal slats angled to allow ventilation while providing some degree of privacy

fenêtre à lames, fenêtre à persiennes

a circular or oval window, typically with decorative elements, resembling the eye of a bull

oeil-de-boeuf, œil-de-bœuf

a window consisting of one or more movable panels that can slide vertically or horizontally

fenêtre à guillotine, fenêtre à châssis

a window installed on a roof or ceiling that allows natural light to enter a room from above

fenêtre de toit, puits de lumière

a projecting window that extends from the wall of a building, often supported by brackets or corbels

fenêtre en saillie, fenêtre oriel

a type of window that is hinged at the top and opens outward from the bottom, allowing for ventilation while providing protection from rain or direct sunlight

fenêtre à auvent, fenêtre à bascule

a window that features horizontal or vertical panels that slide horizontally or vertically to open and close

fenêtre coulissante, fenêtre à panneaux glissants

a horizontal window located above a door or larger window to allow additional light and ventilation

fenêtre en hauteur, transom

a large window divided into three parts: a central arched section flanked by two narrower rectangular sections, often topped with a semicircular or segmented pediment

fenêtre palladienne, ouverture palladienne

a non-operable window that does not open or close

fenêtre fixe, vitre fixe

a long, horizontal window that spans across a building's façade, typically consisting of multiple narrow window panels arranged side by side

fenêtre en ruban, fenêtre à ruban

a window with a curved or semi-circular top, often creating an elegant and distinctive architectural feature

fenêtre cintrée, fenêtre en arc

an outdoor or indoor shelf that is located under a window

rebord de fenêtre, appui de la fenêtre

a window that has hinges often on one side and opens like a door

fenêtre à croisée, fenêtre à battant

an opening or window, typically in a wall or facade of a building

fenêtre

an opening in a wall that separates a kitchen and other rooms, particularly dining room, that can be used to sell or serve food

passe-plat

a movable framework of panels that holds glass panes within a window frame

châssis, coulisseau

a single piece of glass in a window

carreau

a horizontal structural element or beam that supports the load above a window opening

lintel de fenêtre, ferme de fenêtre

the vertical sides or edges of a window frame where the sash or window panel is hinged or fixed

jambage de fenêtre, montant de fenêtre

a window component that consists of a series of horizontal slats or blades, typically made of wood, glass, or metal, arranged in a tilted or angled position to allow for ventilation and light control

persienne, lame de fenêtre

the flat or framed surface of a window that holds the glass or other transparent material and provides the main structure of the window

panneau de fenêtre, vitre

a vertical or horizontal structural member within a window frame that separates individual panes of glass, providing structural support and dividing the window into smaller sections

mullion de fenêtre, montant de fenêtre

the vertical frame component of a window, usually made of wood or metal, that forms the sides of the window opening and provides structural support

montant de fenêtre, cadre vertical de fenêtre

the structural framework surrounding a window that provides support and attachment points for window components

cadre de fenêtre, châssis de fenêtre

a device used to open, close, or secure a window

poignée de fenêtre, manette de fenêtre

a window that is set vertically in a dormer, which is a structural element that protrudes from a sloping roof

fenêtre de chien asses, fenêtre de lucarne

a slatted opening or a series of angled slats arranged in a frame, typically used for ventilation or as a decorative element in windows, doors, or walls

persienne, louvre

a small window or an opening in a wall, often found in ancient Roman architecture or classical styles

fenestelle, petite fenêtre