French Expression · Advanced
fermer les volets à moitié
close the shutters halfway
Pronunciation: fermer les volets à moitié
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: close the shutters halfway.
Example
Ferme les volets à moitié pendant les heures chaudes.
Close the shutters halfway during the hot part of the day.
Practice tips
- Practice fermer les volets à moitié out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for advanced-level learners.