night vision

• Capacité à voir dans des conditions de faible luminosité ou dans l'obscurité, soit comme une caractéristique biologique naturelle (par exemple chez les animaux nocturnes), soit à l'aide de dispositifs électroniques qui amplifient la lumière disponible ou utilisent la technologie infrarouge.

The ability to see in low-light or dark conditions, either as a natural biological trait (e.g., in nocturnal animals) or through the use of electronic devices that amplify available light or use infrared technology.

1. Ability to see in low lightB2formal

   The ability to see in darkness or very dim light, either naturally (as in some animals) or using technology.

   vision nocturne

   • Owls have excellent night vision for hunting.
   • The soldiers used night vision goggles to navigate the forest.
   • Some cameras are equipped with night vision for recording in the dark.

2. Technology for low-light imagingB2formal

   Electronic devices or systems that amplify available light or use infrared to create visible images in darkness.

   vision nocturne

   • The security camera has built-in night vision for 24/7 monitoring.
   • Night vision scopes are used by hunters and wildlife observers.
   • Modern smartphones often include a night vision mode for photography.