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    Lampes (en. Lamps)

    /lɑ̃p/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Device used to provide light to a space.
    LED lamps save energy.
    Les lampes à LED économisent de l'énergie.
    Decorative lighting in a room.
    She bought modern lamps for her living room.
    Elle a acheté des lampes modernes pour son salon.
    An object used for reading at night.
    He needs a reading lamp by his bed.
    Il a besoin d'une lampe de lecture près de son lit.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'lampas', derived from the Greek 'lampa', meaning 'flame'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to turn on a lamp
    To make a lamp shine to obtain light.
    allumer une lampe
    to turn off the lamp
    To stop the operation of a lamp.
    éteindre la lampe
    bedside lamps
    Lamps placed on nightstands, often used for reading.
    lampes de chevet

    Related Words

    lamp
    A device that emits light.
    lampe
    lighting
    Action or means of lighting up a space.
    éclairage

    Slang Meanings

    Bright light
    When the sun rises, it creates lamps in the sky.
    Quand le soleil se lève, ça fait des lampes dans le ciel.
    Glare
    Get out of your lamp, we can't see anything here!
    Sors de ta lampe, on ne voit rien ici !