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🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

lunettes de protection

Pronunciation / Transliteration: lynet də pʁɔ.tɛk.sjɔ̃

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Goggles/ˈɡɒɡ.əlz/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #6500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Il porte des lunettes de protection pour nager."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Tight-fitting glasses with side shields, worn to protect the eyes from wind, water, dust, or glare.

    "She adjusted her swimming goggles before diving into the deep end of the pool."
  2. 2

    Protective eyewear worn during industrial work, welding, or scientific experiments to shield the eyes from debris or harmful radiation.

    "Always wear safety goggles while handling chemicals in the laboratory."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Originating in the late 18th century, the term likely derives from the verb 'gogle', meaning to roll the eyes or look with wide-open eyes. It evolved from describing a staring look to denoting protective spectacles worn to shield the eyes from dust, water, or glare.

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