Louvre

/'lu:və/ Cách viết khác : (louvre) /'lu:və/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A ventilation structure: A louvre is one of a set of parallel, horizontal slats or strips, often angled, arranged in a door, window, or other opening to allow air or light to pass through while keeping out rain, direct sun, or unwanted sightlines.
    • A famous museum: The Louvre (capitalized) is a major and historic art museum in Paris, France, and a renowned global tourist attraction.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Ventilation structure):
    • The old library had wooden louvres in its windows to control the airflow.
    • We adjusted the louvres on the air conditioner to direct the cool air upward.
  • Noun (Museum):
    • Visiting the Louvre was the highlight of our trip to Paris.
    • The Louvre houses thousands of works of art, including the Mona Lisa.
Advanced Usage
  • Technical/Architectural Context: In architecture and engineering, a "louvre" (or "louver") refers to a fixed or movable assembly designed for ventilation, sun shading, or equipment intake/exhaust.
    • The building's design features large louvres on the south facade for passive cooling.
  • As a Proper Noun: When capitalized ("The Louvre"), it almost exclusively refers to the museum. It can be used metonymically to refer to the institution or its collection.
    • The Louvre announced a new exhibition of Renaissance drawings.
Variants and Related Words
  • Louver (noun): An alternative, especially American English, spelling for the ventilation structure.
  • Louvred / Louvered (adjective): Fitted with louvres.
    • The louvred doors provided privacy while allowing ventilation.
  • Louvre window (noun phrase): A window fitted with louvres.
  • Louvre blade (noun phrase): An individual slat within a louvre assembly.
Synonyms
  • Ventilation slat: For the structural element.
  • Art museum, gallery: For the institution (though "The Louvre" is a specific proper name).
Related Phrases
  • Louvre panel: A larger section or unit containing louvres.
  • Louvre system: An integrated set of louvres for a building's climate control.
Notes on Meaning
  • The primary, non-proper noun meaning relates to a functional architectural component for managing air and light.
  • The proper noun "The Louvre" refers specifically to the Musée du Louvre in Paris. Its use is distinct and should be capitalized.
Noun
  1. one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain
  2. an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris

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