D'allumer (en. To light up)

/da.ly.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Action of setting something on fire.

He decided to light the barbecue.

Il a décidé d'allumer le barbecue.

Action of making a light shine.

Don't forget to turn on the light when entering.

N'oublie pas d'allumer la lumière en entrant.

Figuratively: to awaken an interest or a passion.

This book managed to spark my curiosity.

Ce livre a réussi à allumer ma curiosité.

From the verb 'allumer', derived from the Latin 'illuminare'.

to light a fire

To set something on fire.

allumer le feu

to ignite oneself

Figuratively: to become angry or to get verbally excited.

s'allumer

to light a cigar

To smoke a cigar.

allumer un cigare

flame

State of a combustion that produces light.

flamme

light

Visible radiation emitted by a luminous body.

lumière

fire

Combustion phenomenon that produces heat and light.

feu

To turn someone on

He was trying to hit on the girl at the party.

Il essayait d'allumer la fille à la fête.

To be turned on

She's a bit tipsy since she drank.

Elle est un peu allumée depuis qu'elle a bu.