Aérée

Aérée is the feminine singular form of the past participle of the French verb aérer, and is used as an adjective meaning ventilated, airy, or light-filled. It describes spaces, atmospheres, or textures characterized by good air circulation or spaciousness. The masculine counterpart is aéré; the noun aération denotes the act or process of ventilating or aerating.

Etymology: derived from the verb aérer, which relates to air, with the suffix -ée forming the feminine past participle adjective.

Usage: In architecture and interior design, aérée describes rooms or buildings designed to maximize air flow and natural light, as in une pièce aérée or un bâtiment aéré. In urban planning or landscape contexts, it can refer to arrangements that prevent crowding and create openness. In environmental or health discussions, the term highlights the importance of ventilation and air exchange, i.e., une bonne aération. In literary or journalistic style, prose described as aérée is clear, uncluttered, and easy to read.

Collocations: pièce aérée, atmosphère aérée, espace aéré. The feminine form agrees with feminine nouns; masculine form aéré is used with masculine nouns.

See also: air, ventilation, aération, ambiance.