Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Chandeliers (en. Candlesticks)

    /ʃɑ̃.de.lje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A suspended light object, often ornate, used to illuminate a room.
    The crystal chandelier added a touch of elegance to the living room.
    Le chandelier en cristal ajoutait une touche d'élégance au salon.
    A lighting device with multiple arms for holding candles or bulbs.
    They chose a large chandelier for the dining room.
    Ils ont choisi un grand chandelier pour la salle à manger.
    A chandelier can also refer to a candle holder.
    She placed chandeliers on the table for dinner.
    Elle a placé des chandeliers sur la table pour le dîner.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'chandelier', derived from Latin 'candelarius', relating to the candle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have chandeliers
    To be very wealthy or to have prestigious possessions.
    avoir des chandeliers
    to make a chandelier
    To install decorative lighting in a space.
    faire un chandelier

    Related Words

    chandelier
    A type of more elaborate chandelier often used in decorative contexts.
    lustre
    lighting
    System or method of providing light.
    éclairage

    Slang Meanings

    A person who shines in society.
    He acts like a chandelier at this party.
    Il se comporte comme un chandelier dans cette soirée.
    Too much bling or superficial decoration.
    This house looks like a real chandelier, overly decorated.
    Cette maison ressemble à un vrai chandelier, trop décorée.