fanlight

• Nom désignant une fenêtre, souvent en demi-cercle, placée au-dessus d'une porte ou d'une autre fenêtre, généralement fixée sur une traverse et pouvant avoir des montants évoquant les rayons d'un éventail ; peut aussi désigner une fenêtre de toit laissant passer la lumière du jour.

A noun referring to a window, often semicircular, located above a door or another window, typically hinged to a crosspiece and sometimes featuring sash bars resembling a fan's ribs; it can also refer to a roof window that admits daylight.

1. Window above a doorC1formalbritish

   A window placed above a door, often hinged to a horizontal crosspiece, used to let in light.

   Imposte

   • The old house had a beautiful fanlight above the front door.
   • She opened the fanlight to let some fresh air into the hallway.
   • The fanlight was decorated with intricate glass patterns.

   Synonymestransomtransom window

2. Roof windowC1formalbritish

   A window installed in a roof to allow daylight to enter a room.

   Fenêtre de toit

   • The attic was brightened by a small fanlight in the roof.
   • They installed a fanlight to illuminate the dark staircase.
   • The fanlight in the ceiling provided natural light during the day.

3. C1formalbritish

   A semicircular window, often placed over a door or another window, with sash bars resembling the ribs of a fan.

   Imposte en éventail

   • The Georgian architecture featured a classic fanlight over the entrance.
   • The fanlight's fan-shaped design added elegance to the room.
   • He admired the intricate fanlight above the library door.