Lentes (en. Slow)

/lɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Glass or plastic elements worn in front of the eyes to correct vision.
She wears lenses to see far.
Elle porte des lentes pour voir de loin.
Flat or optical devices used in cameras.
He changed the lenses of his camera.
Il a changé les lentes de son appareil photo.
Contact lenses, often used as an alternative to glasses.
I use contact lenses for increased comfort.
J'utilise des lentes de contact pour un confort accru.

Etymology

From Latin 'lens, lentis' meaning lentil.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to put in lenses
Using lenses for vision.
mettre des lentes
contact lenses
Plastic lenses that sit directly on the eye.
lentes de contact
to change one's lenses
Replacing the lenses of one's glasses or camera.
changer ses lentes

Related Words

glass
Transparent material used to make lenses.
verre
optics
Related to light and vision.
optique
lens
Optical element, often used to refer to a glass sheet or contact lens.
lentille

Slang Meanings

Contact lenses used to change eye color.
She bought lenses to have green eyes.
Elle a acheté des lentes pour avoir des yeux verts.
A term used to refer to a tired look.
With these lenses, he looks a bit sad.
Avec ces lentes, il a un air un peu triste.