Abat-Jours

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌæbætˈʒʊərz/

Definitions of abat-jours

noun a French term for lampshades or shades for lamps

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a new abat-jours for my bedside lamp.

A2 The abat-jours in the living room is a beautiful addition to the decor.

B1 She sells handmade abat-jours at the local craft fair.

B2 The antique abat-jours in the antique shop caught my eye.

C1 The designer abat-jours in the luxury hotel were exquisite.

C2 The custom-made abat-jours in the mansion were a work of art.

Examples of abat-jours in a Sentence

formal The interior designer recommended using abat-jours to enhance the lighting in the room.

informal I found some cute abat-jours for my bedroom at the home decor store.

slang I'm not sure if abat-jours are really my style, but I'll give them a try.

figurative The abat-jours of knowledge illuminated the path to success.

Grammatical Forms of abat-jours

plural

abat-jours

present tense

abat-jours

future tense

will abat-jours

perfect tense

has abat-jours

continuous tense

is abat-joursing

singular

abat-jour

positive degree

abat-jours

infinitive

to abat-jours

gerund

abat-joursing

participle

abat-joursed

Origin and Evolution of abat-jours

First Known Use: 1670 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'abat-jours' originates from French
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a device that diffuses or softens light, the term 'abat-jours' has evolved to commonly describe lampshades or light shades in modern usage.