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aperture

/ˈæp.ə.tʃər/

/ˈæp.ɚ.tʃɚ/

aperturenoun

apertures

/ˈæp.ə.tʃər/

/ˈæp.ɚ.tʃɚ/

Translations

Cold air rushed through the aperture in the wall.

L'air froid s'est engouffré par l'ouverture dans le mur.

diaphragmeEn photographie et en optique.

A wider aperture lets more light into the camera.

Un diaphragme plus ouvert laisse entrer davantage de lumière dans l'appareil photo.

Additional translations

orificeTerme plus précis ou soutenu selon le contexte.

Definitions

An opening, hole, or gap, especially one that allows light, sound, or other substances to pass through.

Cold air rushed through the aperture in the wall.

In photography and optics, the adjustable opening in a lens that controls the amount of light reaching the film or sensor.

A wider aperture lets more light into the camera.

Synonyms

apertureadjective

/ˈæp.ə.tʃə/

/ˈæp.ɚ.tʃɚ/

Used attributively and not normally comparable; e.g., "aperture size".

Translations

d'ouvertureEmploi technique, surtout en photographie et en optique.

The aperture setting determines the depth of field.

Le réglage d'ouverture détermine la profondeur de champ.

Definitions

Relating to or designating an aperture, especially the one in a camera lens.

The aperture setting determines the depth of field.