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    Lunette (en. Telescope)

    [ly.nɛt]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Vision accessory worn in front of the eyes.
    She wears glasses to read.
    Elle porte des lunettes pour lire.
    Optical instrument for enlarging or reducing an image.
    The scientist uses glasses to observe the stars.
    Le scientifique utilise des lunettes pour observer les étoiles.
    Fashion item that can also serve as sun protection.
    He wears sunglasses on the beach.
    Il porte des lunettes de soleil à la plage.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'lunetta', a diminutive of 'lunam' which means moon, due to its shape.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wear glasses
    To be equipped with glasses for vision.
    avoir des lunettes
    diving goggles
    Goggles used for scuba diving.
    lunette de plongée
    safety glasses
    Glasses used to protect the eyes at work.
    lunettes de sécurité

    Related Words

    optical
    Related to light and vision.
    optique
    vision
    Ability to see.
    vision
    prescription
    Medical indications for glasses.
    prescription

    Slang Meanings

    Trendy glasses.
    These glasses are super trendy right now.
    Ces lunettes sont super tendance en ce moment.
    Geek glasses.
    He bought geek glasses for his new look.
    Il a acheté des lunettes de geek pour son nouveau look.