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    Allumer (en. To light up)

    /alyme/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Set something on fire.
    He lit the campfire.
    Il a allumé le feu de camp.
    Activate a light or an electrical device.
    She turned on the lamp before reading.
    Elle a allumé la lampe avant de lire.
    Awaken or provoke a feeling.
    This event ignited a passion for art.
    Cet événement a allumé la passion pour l'art.
    Start a vehicle.
    He started the car and began to drive.
    Il a allumé la voiture et a commencé à conduire.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'ad' (to) and 'luminare' (to illuminate).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    light the fire
    Start a fire.
    allumer le feu
    light a cigar
    Begin to smoke a cigar.
    allumer un cigare
    to light up
    Become excited or inflamed by an emotion.
    s'allumer

    Related Words

    light
    Emission of light that allows seeing.
    lumière
    flame
    Visible part of fire.
    flamme
    electrical
    Related to electricity.
    électrique

    Slang Meanings

    To ignite a situation.
    This guy really knows how to set the mood at a party.
    Ce type sait vraiment allumer l'ambiance dans une soirée.
    To start a romantic interaction.
    He tried to hit on the girl at the bar.
    Il a essayé d'allumer la fille au bar.