abat-jour

l'abat-jour
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. lampshade
J'ai fabriqué ces abat-jour avec des glands et des chutes de tissu.I made these lampshades with tassels and leftover fabric.
b. shade
Alice pense qu'un abat-jour carré ira bien avec sa lampe sur pied.Alice thinks that a square shade will go well with her floor lamp.
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