shutter

• Nom désignant un dispositif qui s'ouvre et se ferme pour contrôler la quantité de lumière atteignant l'objectif d'un appareil photo, ou un panneau mobile utilisé pour fermer une fenêtre.

A noun referring to a device that opens and closes to control the amount of light entering a camera lens, or a movable panel used to cover a window.

1. Window coveringB1formal

   A movable cover or screen for a window, used to block light or provide privacy.

   Volet (de fenêtre)

   • She closed the wooden shutters to keep out the sun.
   • The old house had green shutters on every window.
   • He opened the shutters to let in the morning light.

   Synonymesblindcurtaindrapejalousieroller blindscreenshadevenetian blind

2. Camera partB2formal

   A device in a camera that opens and closes to control the amount of light reaching the film or sensor.

   Obturateur (d'appareil photo)

   • The camera's shutter speed can be adjusted for action shots.
   • He pressed the button and heard the shutter click.
   • A fast shutter is essential for capturing moving subjects.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de fermer ou de protéger avec des volets, ainsi que la fermeture temporaire ou définitive d'une activité ou d'un commerce.

A verb used to indicate the act of closing or covering with shutters, or to cease operations temporarily or permanently.

1. Close with shuttersB2formal

   To close or cover a window with shutters.

   fermer avec des volets

   • She shuttered the windows before the storm arrived.
   • The old house was shuttered and abandoned.
   • He shuttered the shop for the night.

   Synonymesclosecoverscreenshade

2. B2informalamerican

   To close a business or operation permanently or temporarily.

   Fermer (une entreprise)

   • The restaurant shuttered its doors after 20 years.
   • Many small businesses shuttered during the recession.
   • They shuttered the factory due to declining sales.

   Synonymescloseclose downdiscontinuefoldshutshut downwind up

   Antonymesopenoperate