la grille
gate
C'est un objet fait de barres croisées, souvent en métal, qui sert à protéger ou à séparer des espaces tout en laissant passer l'air ou la lumière.
The French word "grille" can be explained as follows:
Meaning:
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Grid or grate
In its most common sense, "grille" refers to a metal framework made of bars or wires, usually arranged in a spaced pattern. This structure is often used as a protective or decorative covering. Examples include a window grate, a gate grill, or the grille on a car radiator. -
Schedule or framework
"Grille" can also refer to a structured plan or framework, such as a timetable, spreadsheet, or framework used to organize information in a systematic way. For example, a "grille horaire" is a time schedule, and a "grille d'évaluation" is an evaluation grid.
Parts:
The word "grille" is a standalone noun; it does not break down easily into smaller parts with independent meaning in modern French.
Synonyms:
- For the "metal grid" meaning: barreau, grillage, caillebotis (depending on the context)
- For a "schedule" or framework: planning, horaire, tableau
Antonyms:
- For the protective metal meaning: Nothing exact, but an open space or void (absence of a barrier)
- For schedule/framework: désorganisation (disorganization)
Summary:
- Grille primarily means a grating or metal grid used as a barrier or cover.
- It can also mean a systematic framework or table for organizing information.
- Used in various contexts such as construction, automobiles, or administrative organization.
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Examples
La grille du jardin est fermée.noun
The garden gate is closed.
Peux-tu ouvrir les grilles maintenant ?noun
Can you open the gates now?
Je pose mon sac près de la grille métallique.noun
I put my bag near the metal gate.
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