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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesgrille
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɡʁij
"Il a regardé à travers la grille du jardin."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A grating or lattice of metal, wood, or other material used to protect an opening, screen a window, or act as a decorative barrier.
"The historic mansion featured ornate iron grilles across its lower-level windows." - 2
The-metal or plastic grating at the front of a motor vehicle that protects or covers the radiator while allowing airflow.
"The classic car was easily recognized by its gleaming chrome radiator grille."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French word grille, meaning grating or trellis, which ultimately traces back to the Late Latin craticula, meaning a small hurdle or grating. It entered the English language in the late 18th century, initially referring to a grating or lattice barrier before expanding to describe decorative or protective metal screens, particularly on automobiles.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Grille" is said worldwide
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grille
Transliteration: ɡʁij
"Il a regardé à travers la grille du jardin."
Gitter
Transliteration: ˈɡɪtɐ
"Das Auto hat einen verchromten Kühlergrill."
griglia
Transliteration: ˈɡriʎʎa
"Guardava fuori attraverso la griglia di ferro."
reja
Transliteration: ˈrexa
"La ventana estaba protegida por una reja de hierro."
grade
Transliteration: ˈɡɾadi
"O portão principal era feito de uma grade pesada."
जाली
Transliteration: jaali
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"खिड़की पर लोहे की जाली लगी हुई थी।"
格栅
Transliteration: géshān
Script: 中文汉字
"汽车的前面有一个闪亮的镀铬格栅。"
격자
Transliteration: gyeokja
Script: 한국어 한글
"창문에는 금속 격자가 설치되어 있었다."
格子
Transliteration: kōshi
Script: 日本語
"車には特徴的なフロントグリルがついている。"
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