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    Lueur (en. Glow)

    /ly.œʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An apparent faint light, often at dawn or dusk.
    The glow of dawn reflected on the sea.
    La lueur de l'aube se reflétait sur la mer.
    A momentary sparkle.
    He had a glint of hope in his eyes.
    Il avait une lueur d'espoir dans les yeux.
    A glow in partial darkness.
    A diminishing glow emanated from the candle.
    Une lueur faiblissante émanait de la bougie.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Old French 'luere', from Latin 'lux' which means 'light'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    glimmer of hope
    A sign of optimism in a difficult situation.
    lueur d'espoir
    glow at twilight
    A light that appears at the end of the day.
    lueur au crépuscule
    to have a glint in one's eye
    To show excitement or enthusiasm.
    avoir une lueur dans les yeux

    Related Words

    light
    Energy that allows vision.
    lumière
    sparkle
    Emission or brilliance of a light.
    éclat
    brightness
    Intense shine from a reflective surface.
    brillance

    Slang Meanings

    A small light or flicker.
    Look at that glow in the distance, it's surely a lighthouse.
    Regarde cette lueur au loin, c'est sûrement un phare.
    A hint or a fleeting idea.
    He had a flash of inspiration during the meeting.
    Il a eu une lueur d'inspiration pendant la réunion.