la vitrine
window · shop window · display window
C'est une grande fenêtre dans un magasin où l'on montre des objets à vendre pour attirer les clients.
The French word "vitrine" refers mainly to a shop window or display case. It is a feminine noun.
Meaning:
- Shop window – The glass-fronted area of a store where merchandise is displayed to attract customers. For example, "La vitrine de cette boutique est très colorée" (The shop window of this store is very colorful).
- Display case – A glass case used to display objects, often in museums or exhibitions.
Synonyms and differences:
- Étagère: Means "shelf" and refers to a flat surface where items are placed, but it's not necessarily enclosed in glass or designed for display like a vitrine.
- Vitrine vs. Encadrement: "Encadrement" refers to framing, not displaying items.
- Présentoir: Means "display stand," often used for specific items or brochures, but usually not fully enclosed like a vitrine.
Overall, "vitrine" specifies a glassed display that protects and shows objects or merchandise clearly to observers.
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Examples
Je regarde la vitrine du magasin.noun
I am looking at the store window.
Les enfants ont collé leurs dessins sur la vitrine.noun
The children stuck their drawings on the shop window.
Cette vitrine est remplie de beaux gâteaux.noun
This display window is filled with beautiful cakes.
La vitrine brillait sous le soleil.noun
The shop window gleamed in the sunlight.
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