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faceted

/ˈfæsɪtɪd/

Translations

facetedadjective

more faceted

Comp.

most faceted

Super.

/ˈfæs.ɪ.tɪd/

à facettesSens concret : se dit surtout des pierres précieuses ou d’objets taillés avec des surfaces planes.

The jeweler admired the faceted diamond, which sparkled brilliantly under the light.

Le bijoutier admirait le diamant à facettes, qui brillait intensément sous la lumière.

à multiples facettesSens figuré : qui présente plusieurs aspects ou dimensions.

The faceted approach to the problem allowed for a more comprehensive solution.

L'approche à multiples facettes du problème a permis d'aboutir à une solution plus complète.

Synonyms

facetverb

faceted

Past Simple

faceted

Past Simple

faceted

Past Participle

faceting

Gerund

/ˈfæsɪt/

facetter

The jeweler expertly faceted the diamond to enhance its brilliance.

Le joaillier a habilement facetté le diamant pour en renforcer l’éclat.

Synonyms

facetpast participle

faceted

Adds the common adjective “faceted” formed from the verb past-participle; widely used to modify nouns such as “diamond”, “approach”, etc.

facettéSe dit d’une pierre taillée en multiples facettes.

The jeweler displayed a beautifully faceted emerald.

Le joaillier a présenté une émeraude magnifiquement facettée.

Synonyms

Definitions

facetedadjective

Having many sides or aspects.

The faceted approach to the problem allowed for a more comprehensive solution.

Cut into flat surfaces, typically used to describe gemstones.

The jeweler admired the faceted diamond, which sparkled brilliantly under the light.

facetverb

To cut or shape a surface into a flat, polished face, typically in reference to gemstones.

The jeweler expertly faceted the diamond to enhance its brilliance.

facetpast participle

Having facets; cut or formed with many small flat surfaces.

The jeweler displayed a beautifully faceted emerald.