noun

le volet

shutter

C'est une partie en bois ou en métal que l'on met devant une fenêtre pour protéger de la lumière ou du froid.

The French word "volet" has multiple meanings depending on the context:

Definition: A "volet" is a panel attached to the side of a window, which can be closed for privacy, protection from the weather, or to block light.
Parts: Usually made of wood, metal, or plastic, it can be hinged or sliding.
Synonyms:
- stores (blinds, but more like internal window coverings)
- persienne (a type of louvered shutter)
Antonyms: Since it's a covering, an antonym could be fenêtre (window itself), or ouverte (open) in terms of position.

Definition: "Volet" can also mean a "part" or "section" of a larger whole — for example, a "volet" of a governmental policy, a plan, or a program.
- Example: "Le volet économique du plan" = the economic section of the plan.
Synonyms:
- partie (part)
- section
- aspect
Antonyms: No direct antonym, but one might think of the entire project or "tout" (whole) versus just the "volet" (part).

Volet means a shutter/window blind (physical object).
It also means a section or component of a broader concept like a program or strategy.

Both usages are very common in French and context usually makes the meaning clear.