lense

• Dispositif optique transparent qui réfracte la lumière pour la faire converger ou diverger, permettant de former des images ou de corriger la vision.

A transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images.

1. Optical deviceB1formal

   A transparent piece of glass or other material with curved surfaces that focuses or disperses light rays to form an image.

   Lentille optique

   • The camera lens captured a sharp image of the landscape.
   • He cleaned his glasses with a special cloth for the lenses.
   • The telescope uses a powerful lens to observe distant stars.

   Synonymesglasslensoptic

2. Contact lensA2informal

   A thin, curved lens placed directly on the surface of the eye to correct vision.

   Lentille de contact

   • She switched from glasses to contact lenses for sports.
   • He lost a contact lens while swimming in the pool.
   • The optician recommended daily disposable lenses.

   Synonymescontactcontact lens

3. Figurative perspectiveB2informal

   A particular way of viewing or interpreting a situation or concept.

   prisme

   • We need to look at this problem through a different lens.
   • The documentary offers a unique lens on historical events.
   • Her personal experiences provide a valuable lens for understanding the issue.

   Synonymesangleframe of referenceoutlookperspectivestandpointviewpoint