Italian Phrase
Tutte le finestre sono chiuse.
Meaning
The sentence states that every window in the referenced place is closed. It conveys a complete state, leaving no window open, and can refer to a room, house, office, or any building.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to confirm that all windows have been shut – for example before leaving the house, after cleaning, when checking for security, or when describing the weather conditions inside a building.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tuttelefinestresonochiuse
Tutte (adjective)
Plural feminine form of 'tutto', meaning 'all', must agree with the noun it modifies.
le (definite article)
Plural feminine definite article, used before 'finestre'.
finestre (noun)
Feminine plural noun meaning 'windows'.
sono (essere)
Third‑person plural present of 'essere', used as the copula for plural subjects.
chiuse (past participle)
Past participle of 'chiudere' used as an adjective; it agrees in gender and number with 'finestre'.
🗨In Conversation
Hai chiuso tutte le finestre?
Did you close all the windows?
Sì, tutte le finestre sono chiuse.
Yes, all the windows are closed.
✕Common Mistakes
Tutto le finestre sono chiuse.
Use the feminine plural 'tutte' to match the feminine plural noun 'finestre'.
Le finestre è chiuse.
The verb must agree with the plural subject; 'sono' is correct, not 'è'.
Le finestre è chiuse.
Plural noun requires plural verb 'sono'.
↔Alternatives
Le finestre sono tutte chiuse.
The windows are all closed.
Nessuna finestra è aperta.
No window is open.
Tutte le finestre sono state chiuse.
All the windows have been closed.
Cultural Tip
In many Italian homes, especially older ones, windows are often left open for ventilation during warm weather. Closing every window is usually mentioned when the weather turns cold, when security is a concern, or before leaving a building. Remember that "finestre" can also be used metaphorically to talk about opportunities or perspectives, so the phrase can appear in literary contexts as well.