Lumineuse (en. Bright)

/ly.mi.nøz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which emits or reflects light.
The lamp is very luminous.
La lampe est très lumineuse.
Which is brilliant, dazzling.
The sky is luminous this morning.
Le ciel est lumineux ce matin.
Which evokes clarity, joy.
She has a luminous smile.
Elle a un sourire lumineux.

Etymology

From Latin 'luminosus', derived from 'lumen' which means light.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a luminous gaze
to have a gaze full of clarity and joy.
avoir un regard lumineux
brilliant idea
a brilliant idea, full of clarity.
idée lumineuse
luminous moment
a moment of great clarity or joy.
moment lumineux

Related Words

light
Emission that makes things visible.
lumière
fixtures
Devices that produce light.
luminaires
luminosity
Character of that which is luminous.
luminosité

Slang Meanings

Used to describe someone enthusiastic and energetic.
She is always luminous in her videos.
Elle est toujours lumineuse dans ses vidéos.
Referring to a person who brings joy.
She is a luminous friend who brightens my days.
C'est une amie lumineuse qui illumine mes journées.