longue-vue

la longue-vue
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. spyglass
Le pirate a aperçu le bateau à travers sa longue-vue.The pirate spotted the ship through his spyglass.
b. telescope
J'ai pris la longue-vue pour voir s'il s'agissait de la terre ou simplement d'un mirage.I took the telescope to see if it was land or just a mirage.
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