écran

écran

Screen.

Here, 'écran' refers to the physical display screen of an electronic device, such as a computer.

L'écran de mon ordinateur est trop lumineux.

The screen of my computer is too bright.

In this context, 'écran' is used to mean a partition or screen meant to provide sound insulation.

Nous avons installé un écran acoustique dans la salle.

We installed an acoustic screen in the room.

Here, 'écran' figuratively refers to a metaphorical or physical method of concealment, like a 'smoke screen.'

L'écran de fumée servait à camoufler leurs mouvements.

The smoke screen was used to camouflage their movements.