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    Réverbère (en. Street light)

    /ʁe.vɛʁ.bɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A pole made of metal or wood supporting a lamp post.
    The streetlight illuminates the street at night.
    Le réverbère éclaire la rue la nuit.
    A lighting element used to illuminate public spaces.
    The streetlights are often decorated during festivities.
    Les réverbères sont souvent décorés lors des festivités.
    A support for a light source in an urban space.
    Modern streetlights are equipped with LEDs.
    Les réverbères modernes sont équipés de LED.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to reverberate', which means 'to reflect light'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    streetlight
    A lighting support placed along the roads.
    réverbère de rue
    to see things from another perspective
    To look at things in another way.
    voir sous un autre réverbère
    go under a streetlight
    Means to meet in a public place.
    allez sous un réverbère

    Related Words

    lamp post
    A public lighting device that is more decorative.
    lampadaire
    lighting
    A device for illuminating a space.
    éclairage
    photopole
    A lighting pole equipped with photoelectric devices.
    photopole

    Slang Meanings

    A place for informal discussion.
    Let's meet under the streetlight to talk.
    Retrouvons-nous sous le réverbère pour parler.
    Refers to something common in the city.
    This streetlight is a landmark for everyone.
    Ce réverbère est un point de repère pour tous.