solution pour lentilles
The English phrase "contact solution" is translated into French as solution pour lentilles.
In this context, the word lentilles (lenses) is used as a shorthand for lentilles de contact (contact lenses).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'solution for lenses'.
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter the alternative liquide pour lentilles, which means 'lens liquid'.
Did you know?
- The term lentilles comes from the Latin word for 'lentil' because the convex shape of an early lens resembled the seed of a lentil.
- The word lentilles used for contact lenses is the exact same word used for 'lentils', the legume. An English speaker might find it humorous that they are buying 'solution for lentils'.
- The word solution in this phrase is derived from the Latin 'solvere', which means 'to loosen'.
Examples in context
- Excusez-moi, où puis-je trouver un produit pour lentilles de contact ?Excuse me, where can I find contact solution?
- Tu sais où je peux acheter du liquide pour lentilles de contact ?Do you know where I can buy contact solution?
- Où est ma solution pour lentilles ?Where is my contact solution?
- J'ai oublié la solution pour lentilles dans la voiture.I forgot the contact solution in the car.
- Cette solution pour lentilles est très efficace.This contact solution is very effective.
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are getting ready for a trip.
- GabrielEmma, as-tu vu ma solution pour lentilles ?Emma, have you seen my contact solution?
- EmmaElle est sur la table de la salle de bain.It is on the bathroom table.
- GabrielMerci, je l'ai enfin trouvée.Thanks, I finally found it.
- EmmaParfait, ne l'oublie pas avant de partir !Perfect, don't forget it before leaving!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pour, solution, CC BY-SA 4.0.
