“Vasistas“ French pronunciation: [vah-zees-tah] Un vasistas = a small window or opening, often hinged at the top; by extension, a small ventilating window. Example sentence:J’ai laissé le vasistas ouvert pour faire entrer un peu d’air.I left the small window open to let in a little air. A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse Early this morning, I went in to get Mom and bring her … Continue reading Vasistas: Through a French window… into an American childhood.