Lampe (en. Lamp)

/lɑ̃p/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An object used to emit light.

I turned on the lamp to read in the dark.

J'ai allumé la lampe pour lire dans le noir.

A portable light source.

A flashlight can be very useful in the dark.

Une lampe de poche peut être très utile dans l'obscurité.

Decorative lighting of a room.

This lamp on the table is very elegant.

Cette lampe sur la table est très élégante.

The origin of the word 'lampe' comes from the Latin 'lampada', which is itself derived from the Greek 'lampas'.

to have a bright idea

To have a good idea.

avoir une idée lumineuse

bedside lamps

Lamps placed next to a bed to light up the night.

lampes de chevet

to turn on a light

To light a lamp or a source of light.

faire une lumière

lighting

Action or effect of illuminating.

éclairage

bulb

Light element that is inserted into a lamp.

ampoule

reflection

Repetition of light on a surface.

réverbération

An object that illuminates, used during parties.

We brought out the lamp for the party.

On a sorti la lampe pour la fête.

A device that makes things look more beautiful.

This lamp really enhances the room.

Cette lampe met vraiment en valeur la pièce.