French Expression · Advanced
tirer les rideaux le soir
draw the curtains in the evening
Pronunciation: tirer les rideaux le soir
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: draw the curtains in the evening.
Example
Tire les rideaux le soir avant d'allumer.
Draw the curtains in the evening before turning on the lights.
Practice tips
- Practice tirer les rideaux le soir 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.