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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