French Conversation · Level 16
89 words
French word
kaléidoscope
Pronunciation
IPA/kaleidoskɔp/
Meaning
- masculine nounkaleidoscope
Example
Regarde mon kaléidoscope !
Look at my kaleidoscope!
More examples
On voit des motifs qui changent dans un kaléidoscope.
One sees patterns that change in a kaleidoscope.
Core concept
A tube where mirrors turn loose colored pieces into shifting, symmetrical patterns.
Similar words
mélange: A mixture of different things or elements.
diversité: The presence of many different types or qualities.
variété: A broad range of types or forms, creating rich variation.
changement: A transition from one state or condition to another.
Definition in French
Objet optique constitué d'un tube rempli de fragments colorés et de miroirs; l'observateur voit des figures géométriques symétriques qui évoluent.
Word origin
French kaléidoscope was borrowed from English and was coined from Greek kalos, 'beautiful', eidos, 'form', and skopein, 'to look at'.
Usage tips
- French uses kaléidoscope metaphorically for a changing mixture of varied elements, not only for the optical object.