French word abat-jour comes from French abattre, French jour (Day. Daylight, light. Opening, aperture.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| abattre | French (fr) | (pronominal) to descend upon with violence or furor. (pronominal, of lightning) to strike. (reflexive) to fall down, especially of tall things, such as trees. To butcher; to slaughter for meat. To cut down (a tree). To destroy or demolish (a wall). To shoot dead. |
| jour | French (fr) | Day. Daylight, light. Opening, aperture. |
| abat-jour | French (fr) | (architecture) skylight. (dated) eyeshade. Lampshade. |