fâcher
Fächer is a German noun with several common meanings. The most frequent use is as the plural of Fach, meaning a subject or discipline. In schools and universities, Fächer denote fields of study and the corresponding departments or curricula. Courses, examinations, and grade reports are often organized by Fächer, such as Mathematik or Deutsch.
Fächer also means folding hand fans. A fan is a portable device used to create airflow for
In architecture and art, Fächer can appear in the sense of fan-shaped forms. In Gothic architecture, the