Translations for reading glasses in the English»French Dictionary

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Translations for reading glasses in the English»French Dictionary

he wears reading glasses

il doit porter des lunettes quand il lit

Translations for reading glasses in the English»French Dictionary

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I.glass [Brit ɡlɑːs, Am ɡlæs] N

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2. glass (drinking vessel):

a glass of wine

un verre de vin

3. glass U:

glass, a. glassware

glass, a. glassware (glasses only)

services mpl de verres

4. glass (mirror):

glass dated

5. glass (telescope):

6. glass (barometer):

the glass is rising/falling

le baromètre monte/baisse

II.glasses N npl

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2. glasses (binoculars):

I.read N [Brit riːd, Am rid] esp Brit

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to have a read of inf

jeter un coup d'œil sur inf

to have a read of inf article, magazine

I enjoy a quiet read

j'aime bien lire tranquillement

I've already seen the newspaper, do you want a read?

j'ai déjà regardé le journal, est-ce que tu veux le lire?

to be an easy/exciting read

être facile/passionnant à lire

this book is a good read

c'est un bon livre

II.read <pret, pp read [red]> VB trans [Brit riːd, Am rid]

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3. read (decipher):

read braille, handwriting

4. read (interpret):

read intentions, reactions

read situation

to read sb's thoughts or mind

lire dans les pensées de qn

to read sb's mood

connaître les humeurs de qn

to read sb's tea-leaves

≈ lire dans le marc de café

to read palms

lire les lignes de la main

to read a remark/statement as

considérer une remarque/déclaration comme

don't read his comments as proof of his sincerity

ne considère pas ses commentaires comme une preuve de sa sincérité

the book can be read as a satire

le livre peut se lire comme une satire

to read sth into comment, message, sentence

lire qc derrière

don't read too much into his reply

ne va pas imaginer des choses qu'il n'a pas dites

7. read:

read RADIO, TELEC person, pilot

I can read you loud and clear

je vous reçois cinq sur cinq

9. read COMPUT computer:

read data, file

III.read <pret, pp read [red]> VB intr [Brit riːd, Am rid]

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2. read Brit (study):

to read for a degree

≈ préparer une licence (in de)

to read for the Bar Brit LAW

préparer son entrée au barreau

3. read (create an impression):

the document reads well/badly

le document se lit bien/mal

the translation reads like the original

la traduction est aussi bonne que l'original

IV.read ADJ

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read [riːd] [rid]:

V.read

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See also lip-read

lip-read <pret, pp lip-read [-red]> [Brit ˈlɪpriːd, Am ˈlɪprid] VB intr

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reading [Brit ˈriːdɪŋ, Am ˈridɪŋ] N

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4. reading (interpretation):

interprétation f (of de)

5. reading (spoken extract):

lecture f (from de)

6. reading (of will, banns):

7. reading BIBL:

lecture f (from de)

8. reading Brit POL:

lecture f (of de)

the bill was defeated at its second reading

le projet de loi a été rejeté en deuxième lecture

Translations for reading glasses in the English»French Dictionary

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glass [glɑ:s, Am glæs] N

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1. glass (hard transparent material):

pane of glass

2. glass (mirror):

3. glass (glassware):

4. glass (holder for drinks, drink in a glass):

glasses N

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1. glasses pl (device to improve vision):

2. glasses pl (binoculars):

read¹ [red] ADJ

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Phrases:

to take sth as read

tenir qc pour acquis

I.read² [ri:d] N no pl

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II.read² <read, read> [ri:d] VB trans

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1. read (decipher words):

read

to read sth voraciously

2. read (decipher signs):

to read sb's lips

lire sur les lèvres de qn

3. read (speak aloud):

read

lire à voix haute

to read sb to sleep

faire la lecture à qn jusqu'à ce qu'il s'endorme

to read sth back to sb

relire qc à qn

5. read (to note information):

read

6. read (hear and understand):

read

7. read Brit form UNIV:

read

8. read JOURN:

read

9. read (show information):

read

III.read² [ri:d] VB intr

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1. read (decipher words):

read

to read about sb/sth

lire des choses sur qn/qc

2. read (speak aloud):

read

lire à voix haute

3. read (have an effect):

to read well

Phrases:

to read between the lines

lire entre les lignes

I.reading N

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1. reading no pl (activity):

3. reading (recital):

poetry reading

lecture de poésie

4. reading (interpretation):

interprétation f

5. reading TECH:

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The longer the patient has compensated for presbyopia with reading glasses, the weaker the muscles used in accommodation are likely to be. en.wikipedia.org

Sometimes he was a boxer, sometimes he wore reading glasses, and also disguised himself as a vampire. en.wikipedia.org

Commonly attempted preventive methods include wearing reading glasses, eye drops and participating in more outdoor activities. en.wikipedia.org

Rushing to the airport for the flight, my reading glasses fell from my pocket. www.smh.com.au

If the patient can not fully accommodate, reading glasses will still be needed. en.wikipedia.org

He eventually persuaded her to give him the money by offering to leave his reading glasses and a watch as collateral. calgaryherald.com

I am troubled by my reading glasses problem for two reasons. www.sfgate.com

He keeps a pair of thick-lensed reading glasses ("pince-nez") on a black fabric lanyard in his coat's left inside breast pocket. en.wikipedia.org

He then retrieves a hidden cache of a notebook, pen and reading glasses, and begins to write his own guide to revolution. en.wikipedia.org

He then took a pair of reading glasses from his pocket, which were new and few of the men had seen him wear them. en.wikipedia.org

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