facet in French
facet in French is facette, volet, ommatidie — facet means one of the flat, polished surfaces cut into a gemstone.
facet in French
facette
volet
One of a series of things, such as steps in a project.
facette
(anatomy) One member of a compound eye, as found in insects and crustaceans.
ommatidie
(anatomy) One member of a compound eye, as found in insects and crustaceans.
facetter
To cut a facet into a gemstone.
What does "facet" mean?
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noun One of the flat, polished surfaces cut into a gemstone.
"The diamond had over fifty facets, each catching the light."
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noun One aspect or part of something that has many sides or dimensions.
"Money is only one facet of a happy retirement."
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facet in a sentence
- The diamond had over fifty facets, each catching the light.
- Money is only one facet of a happy retirement.
- The report examines every facet of the crisis.
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What is "facet" in French?
"facet" in French is facette, volet, ommatidie. facet means: One of the flat, polished surfaces cut into a gemstone.
How do you use "facet" in a sentence?
Example: "The diamond had over fifty facets, each catching the light." In French, "facet" is facette, volet, ommatidie.
Are there other ways to say "facet" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "facet": facette, volet, ommatidie, facetter.
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