kaleidoscope

• Nom désignant un instrument optique dans lequel des fragments de verre coloré se reflètent dans des miroirs pour former des motifs symétriques, ou par extension, un motif ou une succession d'images, de formes ou de couleurs en perpétuel changement.

A noun referring to an optical instrument in which bits of colored glass are reflected by mirrors to create symmetrical patterns, or a constantly changing pattern of colors and shapes.

1. Optical toyB1formal

   A tube-shaped device containing mirrors and small colored pieces that create changing symmetrical patterns when rotated.

   kaléidoscope (jouet optique)

   • The child was fascinated by the colorful patterns in the kaleidoscope.
   • She bought a vintage kaleidoscope at the antique shop.
   • Looking through a kaleidoscope is like watching a tiny fireworks display.

2. Changing patternB2formal

   A constantly shifting and complex pattern of colors, shapes, or elements.

   Kaléidoscope figuré

   • The autumn leaves created a kaleidoscope of reds, oranges, and yellows.
   • The city at night is a kaleidoscope of neon lights and moving shadows.
   • Her emotions were a kaleidoscope of joy, fear, and excitement.

   Synonymesassortmentfarragojumblemedleymixturemosaicmotleypatchworkphantasmagoria