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    Lambert (en. Lambert)

    /lɑ̃.bɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Photometric unit that measures the illumination of a surface.
    The candela is close to a lambert for lighting.
    La candela est proche d'un lambert pour les éclairages.
    Term used in optics to denote a certain uniformity of luminance.
    The lamp emits light of lambertian intensity.
    La lampe émet une lumière d'intensité lambertienne.
    Proper noun of Germanic origin often used as a first name.
    Lambert is a common first name in Europe.
    Lambert est un prénom courant en Europe.

    Etymology

    From the name of the Belgian physicist Amand-Achille Lambert, known for his work in photometry.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    measure in lamberts
    Using the measurement of illumination to quantify brightness.
    mesurer en lambert
    Lambert effect
    Reminder of the importance of light diffusion on surfaces.
    effet lambert

    Related Words

    candela
    Unit of measurement for luminous intensity.
    candela
    luminance
    Quantity of light emitted by a surface.
    luminance

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who behaves inappropriately in a formal context.
    He was really lambert during the meeting with his t-shirt.
    Il était vraiment lambert lors de la réunion avec son t-shirt.
    Designates something banal or insipid.
    That movie was so lambert that I fell asleep.
    Ce film était tellement lambert que je me suis endormi.