English–French

“lens” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/lɑ̃tij/

Example

La lentille de mon appareil photo est sale.

My camera lens is dirty.

Illustration for lentille (lens)

How to say “lens” in French

“Lens” in French is lentille.

A small curved piece that bends light, with the shape of a lentil seed.

Full entry for lentille: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with lentille

Je porte des lentilles tous les jours.

I wear contact lenses every day.

Tips for using lentille

  • The feminine gender gives une lentille and la lentille, including in une lentille de contact.

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