Spectacles (en. Shows)

/spɛk.ta.kl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An optical device consisting of lenses mounted on a frame, used to correct vision.

She wears glasses to see better at the board.

Elle porte des spectacles pour mieux voir au tableau.

An object or accessory that is part of an artistic performance.

Street performances attract many onlookers.

Les spectacles de rue attirent beaucoup de curieux.

From the Latin 'spectaculum', meaning 'view' or 'spectacle'.

to put on glasses

To need glasses to see properly.

prendre des lunettes

to see through the glasses

To interpret something with clarity or perspective.

voir à travers les lunettes

to take off one's glasses

To remove the glasses, often to relax or change one's view.

retirer ses lunettes

glasses

Accessory used to correct sight or protect the eyes.

lunettes

vision

Ability to see, perception by the eyes.

vision

optics

Related to light and vision.

optique

To see clearly in a situation.

You need to see clearly in this matter, put on your glasses.

Il faut que tu voies clair dans cette affaire, mets tes spectacles.

To have good eyesight.

With my new glasses, I see everything perfectly.

Avec mes nouveaux spectacles, je vois tout parfaitement.