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    Lumières (en. Lights)

    /lymjɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Light radiation that allows for seeing.
    The lights of the city sparkled at night.
    Les lumières de la ville scintillaient la nuit.
    The state of something that is illuminated.
    The lights of the theater were dazzling.
    Les lumières du théâtre étaient éblouissantes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lumen', meaning light.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the lights of the city
    The urban illuminations.
    les lumières de la ville
    see the light
    To understand or realize something.
    voir la lumière
    make light
    To enlighten, to make something visible.
    faire de la lumière

    Related Words

    light
    Visible radiation that allows for seeing.
    lumière
    lighting fixture
    Device that illuminates.
    luminaire

    Slang Meanings

    A good time, a good atmosphere.
    This evening was full of lights.
    Cette soirée était pleine de lumières.
    To be in a good mood, to feel good.
    Today, I have lights everywhere!
    Aujourd'hui, j'ai des lumières partout!