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    Phare (en. Lighthouse)

    /faʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A tall tower on the edge of the sea equipped with a light to signal dangers to sailors.
    The island's lighthouse guides boats through the reefs.
    Le phare de l'île guide les bateaux à travers les récifs.
    A light signal for sailors.
    Lighthouses are essential for nighttime navigation.
    Les phares sont essentiels pour la navigation nocturne.
    A light or lighting device, especially in the context of vehicles.
    Don't forget to turn on the car's headlights when it gets dark.
    N'oublie pas d'allumer les phares de la voiture quand il fait sombre.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pharus', derived from the Greek 'pharos', the name of an island in Egypt where a famous lighthouse was located.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    signaling lighthouse
    A lighthouse used to guide in specific areas.
    phare de signalisation
    lighthouse vigilance
    Constant attention to direction to avoid danger.
    vigilance de phare
    to draw light like a lighthouse
    To be a source of inspiration for others.
    puiser de lumière comme un phare

    Related Words

    beacon
    A device used to mark areas on water or land.
    balise
    light
    A visible physical phenomenon that allows for sight.
    lumière
    navigation
    The process of directing or guiding a vehicle.
    navigation

    Slang Meanings

    A lighthouse can refer to a person who enlightens or inspires others.
    He is the lighthouse of our team, always positive and motivating.
    Il est le phare de notre équipe, toujours positif et motivant.
    Lighthouse can refer to a big celebrity in the artistic world.
    She has become the lighthouse of French cinema with her performances.
    Elle est devenue le phare du cinéma français avec ses performances.