lunette/ly.nɛt/
noun · B1 · Frequency 1882
nounfeminine
Meanings
eyeglasses, spectacles
Refers to glasses used for vision correction or eye protection.
refracting telescope
A telescope that uses refraction to form an image.
lunette (architectural term)
A semicircular window or decorative arch in architecture.
toilet seat
The seat part of a toilet.
Examples
Elle a oublié ses lunettes dans le train.
She left her glasses on the train.
Les lunettes astronomiques de l'observatoire permettent d'observer les planètes.
The observatory's refracting telescopes make it possible to observe the planets.
Les lunettes de la façade sont ornées de sculptures.
The lunettes on the facade are decorated with sculptures.
Le plombier a remplacé les lunettes des toilettes.
The plumber replaced the toilet seats.
Collocations
- porter des lunettesto wear glasses
- lunette astronomiqueastronomical telescope
- lunette en arcarched lunette
Common mistakes
Je porte une lunette sur le nez.
Je porte des lunettes sur le nez.
For eyeglasses, French normally uses the plural lunettes; the singular lunette is not used in the ordinary context of wearing glasses.
Related words
synonymverreslenses of glasses
synonymbinoculairebinoculars
synonymsiège de toilettetoilet seat