Longue-vue (en. Telescope)

/lɔ̃ɡvy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An optical instrument consisting of a tube, used for observing distant phenomena.

With his long-range telescope, he was able to observe the birds perched in the trees.

Avec sa longue-vue, il a pu observer les oiseaux perchés dans les arbres.

A term used to designate a portable telescope.

The pirate always had a long-range telescope hanging from his belt.

Le pirate avait toujours une longue-vue accrochée à sa ceinture.

Obsolete, sometimes refers to binoculars.

They used a long-range telescope to spot the ship in the distance.

Ils ont utilisé une longue-vue pour repérer le navire au loin.

From the French 'long' and 'vue,' referring to the ability to observe from a distance.

to look through a long-range telescope

To observe a distant object with care.

regarder au travers d'une longue-vue

to have a long-term vision

To be able to envision the future through a broader perspective.

avoir une vision à long terme

to see through the long-range telescope

To look with attention and precision.

voir à la longue-vue

telescope

Astronomical observation instrument.

télescope

binoculars

Optical device for seeing up close.

jumelles

optics

Related to light and vision.

optique

Jargon used by amateur astronomers.

For me, a good long-range telescope is essential for observing the stars.

Pour moi, une bonne longue-vue est essentielle pour observer les étoiles.

Colloquial expression to describe a person who has perspective.

He is always pulling out a long-range telescope to see the future.

Il est toujours en train de tirer une longue-vue pour voir l'avenir.