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No. 6,844 in French

lens

The French word "lens" means a "thin optical device used to focus or disperse light."

In a sentence

  • J'ai acheté un nouvel objectif pour mon appareil photo.

    I bought a new lens for my camera.

    Here, 'objective' refers to a camera lens, a piece of equipment used for photography.

  • Les lentilles de mes lunettes sont rayées.

    The lenses of my glasses are scratched.

    In this sentence, 'lentilles' refers to the lenses of eyeglasses, which correct or improve vision.

  • Nous avons examiné les spécimens avec une lentille grossissante.

    We examined the specimens with a magnifying lens.

    Here, 'lentille' indicates a magnifying lens used for enlarging small items for observation.

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