Also means
telescope (archaic)
Usage Note
Lunette in its singular form means a small porthole or circular window; the plural lunettes is the everyday word for 'eyeglasses'. Lunettes de soleil means 'sunglasses'. The connection to lune (moon) is purely etymological — the round shape once evoked a little moon.
Examples
"J'ai oublié mes lunettes à la maison."
Natural Translation
I forgot my glasses at home.
Literal Translation
I have forgotten my glasses to the house
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