mirror

• Nom désignant une surface réfléchissante, généralement en verre avec un revêtement métallique, qui montre l'image de ce qui se trouve devant elle.

A noun referring to a reflective surface, typically made of glass coated with a metallic layer, that shows an image of whatever is in front of it.

1. Reflective surfaceA1formal

   A smooth, polished surface that reflects light and forms an image of whatever is in front of it.

   miroir

   • She looked at herself in the mirror before leaving.
   • The bathroom mirror is fogged up after the shower.
   • He hung a large mirror on the wall to make the room look bigger.

   Synonymesglasslooking glassreflectorspeculum

2. Representation or reflectionB2formal

   Something that accurately reflects or represents a situation, condition, or quality.

   miroir

   • The novel is a mirror of society in the 19th century.
   • His actions are a mirror of his true character.
   • The election results are a mirror of the public's mood.

   Synonymesdepictionechoembodimentimagelikenesspictureportrayalreflectionrepresentation

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de refléter ou de copier quelque chose, souvent sous forme d'image ou de représentation, ou pour décrire une correspondance symétrique.

A verb used to indicate the act of reflecting or copying something, often as an image or representation.

1. B1formal

   To reflect an image as a mirror does.

   refléter comme un miroir

   • The calm lake mirrored the mountains perfectly.
   • Her eyes mirrored the sadness she felt inside.
   • The polished floor mirrored the chandelier above.

   Synonymesechoimagereflectreproduce

2. Copy or imitateB2formal

   To closely resemble or imitate something or someone.

   refléter, imiter

   • The child mirrored her mother's gestures.
   • The company's strategy mirrors that of its main competitor.
   • His actions mirrored his words exactly.

   Synonymescopyechoemulateimitatematchmimicparallelreflectreplicatereproduce

   Antonymesdifferinnovateoriginate