facet

UK
/ˈfæs.ɪt/
US
/ˈfæs.ɪt/
facetnoun
facets
pl
UK
/ˈfæs.ɪt/
US
/ˈfæs.ɪt/
Traductions
The jeweler admired the brilliant facets of the diamond.
Le joaillier admirait les brillantes facettes du diamant.
facetteAu sens figuré, pour un aspect ou une dimension d’un sujet.
The project has many facets that need to be considered.
Le projet a de nombreuses facettes qu’il faut prendre en compte.
Traductions supplémentaires
aspectTraduction possible au sens figuré, selon le contexte.
facetteEn anatomie.
Définitions
One side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem.
The jeweler admired the brilliant facets of the diamond.
A particular aspect or feature of something.
The project has many facets that need to be considered.
Anatomy: a small smooth surface on a bone or other hard part where it forms a joint with another.
Each vertebra has several facets that allow it to articulate with neighbouring bones.
facetverb
faceted
Past Simple
faceted
Past Participle
faceting
ing-form
UK
/ˈfæsɪt/
US
/ˈfæsɪt/
Traductions
The jeweler expertly faceted the diamond to enhance its brilliance.
Le joaillier a habilement facetté le diamant pour en renforcer l’éclat.
Définitions
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.
facetadjective
UK
/ˈfæsɪt/
US
/ˈfæsɪt/
Attributive use of the noun; used before another noun to denote relation to facets.
Traductions
facettaireEn anatomie, surtout dans les locutions comme « joint facet ».
Facet joint pain is a common cause of lower back discomfort.
La douleur facettaire est une cause fréquente d’inconfort lombaire.
Définitions
Relating to or involving a facet or facets; used before another noun.
Facet joint pain is a common cause of lower back discomfort.
facetpast participle
Définitions
Having facets; cut or formed with many small flat surfaces.
The jeweler displayed a beautifully faceted emerald.