noun🔗ShareFoyerA point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge."The heat of sunlight at the focus of a magnifying glass can easily set dry leaves on fire."La chaleur du soleil au foyer d'une loupe peut facilement enflammer des feuilles sèches.physicsscienceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFoyerA point of a conic at which rays reflected from a curve or surface converge."The flashlight's focus was on the small crack in the pavement. "Le foyer de la lampe de poche était sur la petite fissure dans le pavé.physicsmathessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMise au pointThe fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium."Unfortunately, the license plate is out of focus in this image."Malheureusement, la plaque d'immatriculation est floue sur cette image.technologyphysicsessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMise au point, foyerThe quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium."During this scene, the boy’s face shifts subtly from soft focus into sharp focus."Pendant cette scène, le visage du garçon passe subtilement d'une mise au point floue à une mise au point nette.technologytechnicalessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareConcentration, centre d'intérêtConcentration of attention."I believe I can bring the high degree of focus required for this important job."Je crois que je peux apporter le haut degré de concentration requis pour ce travail important.mindabilityactionpointessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFoyer, hypocentreThe exact point of where an earthquake occurs, in three dimensions (underneath the epicentre)."Scientists determined the earthquake's focus was deep beneath the city. "Les scientifiques ont déterminé que le foyer du séisme se trouvait profondément sous la ville.geologydisastergeographyessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa mise au point, l'élément actifThe indicator of the currently active element in a user interface."Text entered at the keyboard or pasted from a clipboard is sent to the component which currently has the focus."Le texte saisi au clavier ou collé depuis le presse-papiers est envoyé au composant qui a actuellement la mise au point.computingtechnologyinternetdeviceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareL'essentiel, le point centralThe most important word or phrase in a sentence or passage, or the one that imparts information."In the history lesson, the focus was on the American Revolution. "Dans la leçon d'histoire, l'essentiel portait sur la Révolution américaine.languagecommunicationlinguisticswordgrammaressentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareObjet, composantAn object used in casting a magic spell."The magician used a polished crystal focus to channel the magic. "Le magicien a utilisé un composant en cristal poli pour canaliser la magie.ritualmythologytheologyreligionsupernaturalessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe concentrer sur(followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention."I have to focus on my work."Je dois me concentrer sur mon travail.mindabilityactionprocessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareConcentrer, focaliserTo cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point."The magnifying glass focused the sunlight to a tiny, burning spot. "La loupe a concentré la lumière du soleil en un petit point brûlant.physicsenergytechnologyscienceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFocaliser, faire la mise au pointTo adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane."The photographer focused the camera lens on the bird to get a sharp picture. "Le photographe a fait la mise au point de l'objectif de l'appareil photo sur l'oiseau pour obtenir une image nette.technologyphysicsessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe concentrer, focaliserTo concentrate one’s attention."To succeed in the exam, I need to focus on my studies. "Pour réussir l'examen, je dois me concentrer sur mes études.mindactionabilityessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMettre l'accent sur, focaliserTo transfer the input focus to (a visual element), so that it receives subsequent input."To concentrate on his homework, he focused on the blank document on his computer screen. "Pour se concentrer sur ses devoirs, il a mis l'accent sur le document vierge sur l'écran de son ordinateur.computingtechnologyessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading