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    Lumière (en. Light)

    /ly.mjɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Lighting in an artistic context.
    The artist plays with light in his paintings.
    L'artiste joue avec la lumière dans ses tableaux.
    A visible physical phenomenon that allows for seeing.
    The sunlight lights up the day.
    La lumière du soleil éclaire la journée.
    Source of clarity, that which allows for seeing.
    Candles provide a soft light to the room.
    Les bougies apportent une douce lumière à la pièce.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'luminaria', derived from 'lumen', which means 'light'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bring to light
    To make something visible or obvious.
    mettre en lumière
    in the light
    Exposed or in view in an obvious way.
    dans la lumière
    to see the light
    To understand or realize something.
    voir la lumière

    Related Words

    luminous
    That emits light.
    lumineux
    to illuminate
    To make something luminous.
    illuminer
    luminosity
    Quality of being luminous.
    luminosité

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the spotlight
    He put himself in the spotlight during the debate.
    Il s'est mis en pleine lumière lors du débat.
    To have the light
    She has the light on her project.
    Elle a la lumière sur son projet.