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    Miroirs (en. Mirrors)

    /mi.ʁwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A polished glass object that reflects images.
    She looks at herself in the mirror before going out.
    Elle se regarde dans le miroir avant de sortir.
    Reflection of an image on a reflective surface.
    The light reflects in the mirrors of the room.
    La lumière se reflète dans les miroirs de la salle.
    Decorative element often used in art.
    Baroque mirrors beautify the room.
    Les miroirs baroques embellissent la pièce.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mirare', which means 'to look, to admire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mirror of oneself
    Personal reflection or introspection.
    miroir de soi
    decoy
    Something that attracts and deceives, an illusion.
    miroir aux alouettes
    of mirror
    Regarding appearance or reflection.
    de miroir

    Related Words

    to glitter
    To shine like a mirror.
    miroiter
    mirrored
    Having the aspect of a mirror.
    miroité

    Slang Meanings

    Broken mirror
    A broken mirror can be used as a metaphor for difficult times.
    Un miroir cassé peut être utilisé comme une métaphore pour des moments difficiles.
    Double reflection
    When we say a situation has a double reflection, it's like saying there are two truths.
    Quand on dit qu'une situation a un double reflet, c'est comme dire qu'il y a deux vérités.