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    Lorgnon (en. Lorgnette)

    /lɔʁ.nɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A type of glasses that is often used for reading or examining closely.
    He wears his lorgnon to read the newspaper.
    Il porte son lorgnon pour lire le journal.
    A fashion accessory, sometimes associated with a certain elegance or sophistication.
    She chose an antique lorgnon to complete her outfit.
    Elle a choisi un lorgnon antique pour compléter sa tenue.
    A tool used by elderly people or those with vision problems.
    The lorgnon is essential for seeing fine print.
    Le lorgnon est indispensable pour voir les petits caractères.

    Etymology

    The word 'lorgnon' comes from the verb 'lorgner', which means to look at something intently or curiously.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look through a lorgnon
    To use a lorgnon to see something up close.
    regarder à travers un lorgnon
    to have a lorgnon on one's nose
    To be very attentive to what is happening around oneself.
    avoir un lorgnon sur le nez
    to wear a lorgnon
    To rest the glasses on one's nose to aid vision.
    porter un lorgnon

    Related Words

    glasses
    Optical device worn on the nose to correct vision.
    lunette
    plate
    Flat device often used as a support for lenses.
    plaque
    optometry
    The science that deals with measuring vision and prescribing glasses.
    optométrie

    Slang Meanings

    Worried look
    He had a lorgnon on his face with that worried look.
    Il avait un lorgnon sur son visage avec ce regard inquiet.
    Outdated accessory
    Today, the lorgnon is often seen as an outdated accessory.
    Aujourd'hui, le lorgnon est souvent perçu comme un accessoire désuet.