loupe

• Petite loupe, souvent montée dans l'oeil, utilisée par les bijoutiers et les horlogers pour un examen détaillé.

A small magnifying glass, often set in an eyepiece, used by jewelers and horologists for close inspection.

1. Magnifying lensB2formal

   A small magnifying glass, often set in an eyepiece, used by jewelers, watchmakers, and other craftspeople for close inspection.

   Loupe de bijoutier

   • The jeweler examined the diamond closely with a loupe.
   • He used a loupe to check the tiny engravings on the watch.
   • A loupe is essential for detailed work in horology.

   Synonymeseyepiecemagnifiermagnifying glass