Illuminée (en. Illuminated)

/ilumine/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which receives light, that is illuminated.
The room is well illuminated thanks to the large windows.
La chambre est bien illuminée grâce aux grandes fenêtres.
That which is filled with bright ideas or emotions.
His mind is illuminated by positive thoughts.
Son esprit est illuminé par des pensées positives.
That which is celebrated with lights (like an event).
The streets were illuminated for the town festival.
Les rues étaient illuminées pour la fête de la ville.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to illuminate' which means to light up.

Common Phrases and Expressions

illuminate the path
Making things clearer or guided.
illuminer le chemin
illuminated mind
Refers to a person full of wisdom or clarity of mind.
esprit illuminé
an illuminated gaze
A gaze that expresses joy or revelation.
un regard illuminé

Related Words

illuminator
Device or person that illuminates.
illuminateur
illuminism
Doctrine that promotes the search for the light of knowledge.
illuminisme
illumination
Action of lighting up or state of being illuminated.
illumination

Slang Meanings

State of euphoria or great inspiration.
When he had that idea, he was completely illuminated.
Lorsqu'il a eu cette idée, il était complètement illuminé.
Person acting a bit crazily under the influence of excitement.
With his enthusiasm, he is really illuminated today.
Avec son enthousiasme, il est vraiment illuminé aujourd'hui.