mirror

UK
/ˈmɪrə/
US
/ˈmɪrɚ/
mirrornoun
mirrors
pl
UK
/ˈmɪrə/
US
/ˈmɪrɚ/
Translations
She checked her appearance in the mirror before leaving the house.
Elle a vérifié son apparence dans le miroir avant de quitter la maison.
miroirInformatique.
You can download the file from a mirror closer to your region.
Vous pouvez télécharger le fichier depuis un miroir plus proche de votre région.
Additional translations
doubleSens figuré, pour quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui ressemble étroitement à un autre.
miroirAu sens figuré.
Definitions
A reflective surface, typically made of glass coated with a metal amalgam, that reflects a clear image.
She checked her appearance in the mirror before leaving the house.
Something that gives a true representation or description of something else.
The novel is a mirror of the author's experiences during the war.
A person or thing that closely resembles another.
He was a mirror of his father, both in looks and in mannerisms.
A server, website, or storage device that contains an exact copy of data from another source, used for backup or quicker access.
You can download the file from a mirror closer to your region.
Synonyms
mirrorverb
mirrored
Past Simple
mirrored
Past Participle
mirroring
Gerund
UK
/ˈmɪrə/
US
/ˈmɪrər/
Translations
dupliquerInformatique.
The system mirrors the database to a secondary server every night.
Le système duplique la base de données sur un serveur secondaire chaque nuit.
The calm lake mirrored the mountains perfectly.
Le lac calme reflétait parfaitement les montagnes.
Additional translations
Definitions
To reflect a similar image or likeness.
The calm lake mirrored the mountains perfectly.
To closely resemble or imitate something.
Her actions mirrored those of her mentor.
To show or represent something as a reflection.
The novel mirrors the social issues of its time.
(Computing) To make an exact copy of (data) on another device or location.
The system mirrors the database to a secondary server every night.
mirroradjective
UK
/ˈmɪr.ər/
US
/ˈmɪr.ɚ/
Often used attributively before nouns (mirror image, mirror site).
Translations
miroirInformatique.
The company maintains a mirror site to ensure continuous availability.
L'entreprise maintient un site miroir afin d'assurer une disponibilité continue.
miroirS'emploie surtout dans des groupes nominaux.
He wore mirror sunglasses that hid his eyes.
Il portait des lunettes miroir qui cachaient ses yeux.
Definitions
Having the properties of a mirror; reflective or reversed in orientation.
He wore mirror sunglasses that hid his eyes.
Duplicated or identical, especially of data, websites, or arrangements; corresponding exactly.
The company maintains a mirror site to ensure continuous availability.
mirrorpast participle
Definitions
Provided with a reflective surface or coating like that of a mirror.
The skyscraper’s mirrored façade glittered in the afternoon sun.