Lumineuses (en. Bright)

/ly.min.ø.z/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Qualifies something that emits light.
The stars are luminous in the night sky.
Les étoiles sont lumineuses dans le ciel nocturne.
Which is full of light, radiant.
The room was bright because of the large windows.
La pièce était lumineuse grâce aux grandes fenêtres.
Figuratively: which enlightens from an intellectual or spiritual point of view.
She had bright ideas that inspired her colleagues.
Elle avait des idées lumineuses qui inspiraient ses collègues.

Etymology

From the Latin 'luminosus', meaning 'full of light'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bright lights
Refers to very bright lights, often used in the context of decoration.
lumières lumineuses
bright ideas
Means brilliant and inspiring thoughts or concepts.
idées lumineuses
bright day
Refers to a day with plenty of sunlight.
jour lumineux

Related Words

light
Emission that allows seeing.
lumière
brightness
Characteristic of that which is luminous.
luminosité
brilliance
Radiation of light or color.
éclat

Slang Meanings

A situation that offers many options or possibilities.
This new project is bright, we have plenty of fun.
Ce nouveau projet est lumineux, on a de quoi s'amuser.
A moment when everything seems perfect.
This date was bright, everything went well.
Ce rendez-vous était lumineux, tout s'est bien passé.