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    Lumiere (en. Light)

    /ly.mjɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Visible radiation that allows one to see.
    The sunlight illuminates the room.
    La lumière du soleil éclaire la pièce.
    Flame or glow from a light source.
    He turned on the light in the bedroom.
    Il a allumé la lumière dans la chambre.
    Knowledge, clarity of mind.
    He found the light through his studies.
    Il a trouvé la lumière à travers ses études.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'luminaria', derived from 'lumen', meaning 'light'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to shed light on
    To highlight or reveal something.
    mettre en lumière
    to see the light
    To understand, realize something.
    voir la lumière
    in light of
    Taking something into account.
    à la lumière de

    Related Words

    luminous
    Emitting or reflecting light.
    lumineux
    lit
    Made luminous by a light source.
    illuminé
    luminosity
    Intensity of light.
    luminosité

    Slang Meanings

    To find oneself in a bright situation.
    After passing his exam, he felt in the full light.
    Après avoir réussi son examen, il se sentait en pleine lumière.
    To be very clear in one's ideas.
    She cleared everything up, feeling luminous.
    Elle a tout mis au clair, se sentant lumineuse.