lens in French

lens in French is lentille, cristallin, filmer — lens means a curved piece of glass or plastic that bends light to focus or spread it out, used in glasses, cameras, and telescopes.

lens in French

lentille

noun

cristallin

noun

(anatomy) The transparent crystalline structure in the eye.

lentille

noun

(anatomy) The transparent crystalline structure in the eye.

filmer

verb

(transitive, cinematography) To film, shoot.

What does "lens" mean?

noun A curved piece of glass or plastic that bends light to focus or spread it out, used in glasses, cameras, and telescopes.
"She wiped a smudge off the camera lens before taking the photo."
noun The clear part inside the eye that focuses light onto the retina.
"Cataracts happen when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy."
noun A particular way of looking at or interpreting something.
"The documentary examines the war through the lens of ordinary soldiers."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

lens in a sentence

She wiped a smudge off the camera lens before taking the photo.
His new glasses have thinner lenses than his old pair.
Cataracts happen when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy.
The documentary examines the war through the lens of ordinary soldiers.

Similar words in French

glass objective

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lens" in French?

"lens" in French is lentille, cristallin, filmer. lens means: A curved piece of glass or plastic that bends light to focus or spread it out, used in glasses, cameras, and telescopes.

How do you use "lens" in a sentence?

Example: "She wiped a smudge off the camera lens before taking the photo." In French, "lens" is lentille, cristallin, filmer.

Are there other ways to say "lens" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "lens": lentille, cristallin, filmer.

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