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light

UK
/laɪt/
US
/laɪt/

Translations

lightnoun
lights
pl
UK
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US
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lumièreSens général : agent naturel qui rend les choses visibles.
The room was filled with bright light from the large windows.
La pièce était remplie de lumière vive venant des grandes fenêtres.
lampePour une source d’éclairage, surtout électrique.
He turned on the light to read his book.
Il a allumé la lampe pour lire son livre.
feuDans le contexte de la circulation routière.
We waited at the red light before crossing the street.
Nous avons attendu au feu rouge avant de traverser la rue.
Additional translations
lueurAu sens figuré : éclat ou expression particulière dans le regard.
phareAu sens figuré : personne ou figure qui guide ou inspire les autres.
Synonyms
illumination
brightness
radiance
luminance
glow
shine
daylight
beam
flash
sparkle
Antonyms
darkness
lightadjective
lighter
Comp.
lightest
Super.
UK
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The light suitcase was easy to carry up the stairs.
La valise légère était facile à porter dans les escaliers.
légerSe dit aussi d’un goût, d’un parfum ou d’un effet peu intense.
She wore a light perfume that was pleasant and not overpowering.
Elle portait un parfum léger, agréable et pas entêtant.
clairPour une couleur pâle ou peu foncée.
He chose a light blue shirt for the interview.
Il a choisi une chemise bleu clair pour l’entretien.
légerAu sens figuré : peu grave, détendu, sans solennité.
The conversation was light and filled with laughter.
La conversation était légère et pleine de rires.
légerPour un repas ou un aliment facile à digérer.
For lunch, she preferred a light salad instead of a heavy meal.
Pour le déjeuner, elle préférait une salade légère plutôt qu’un repas lourd.
clairPour indiquer qu’il fait encore jour; selon le contexte, on peut aussi dire « lumineux ».
At midsummer it stays light outside until almost midnight.
Au milieu de l’été, il fait encore clair dehors jusqu’à presque minuit.
Synonyms
bright
luminous
radiant
vivid
clear
pale
soft
gentle
Antonyms
heavy
lightverb
lit
Past Simple
lit
Past Participle
lighting
Gerund
UK
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(past & pp: lit, lit / lighted, lighted – interchangeable; "lighted" often used as adj before a noun)
allumerQuand on fait commencer à brûler quelque chose.
She used a match to light the candle.
Elle a utilisé une allumette pour allumer la bougie.
éclairerQuand on fournit de la lumière à un lieu ou à un objet.
The street lamps light the road at night.
Les lampadaires éclairent la route la nuit.
s’allumerPour indiquer qu’un lieu devient lumineux.
The room will light up when you turn on the switch.
La pièce s’allumera quand vous actionnerez l’interrupteur.
Additional translations
se poserS’emploie pour un oiseau ou un objet qui se pose sur une surface.
Synonyms
illuminate
brighten
kindle
ignite
enlighten
lightadverb
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US
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Additional translations
légerEmploi adverbial restreint, surtout dans des tournures comme « voyager léger ».
Synonyms
lightly
gently
softly
delicately
carelessly
easily
slightly
sparingly

Definitions

lightnoun
The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
The room was filled with bright light from the large windows.
A source of illumination, especially an electric lamp.
He turned on the light to read his book.
An expression in someone's eyes indicating a particular emotion or mood.
There was a mischievous light in her eyes as she told the story.
A traffic signal controlling the flow of vehicles.
We waited at the red light before crossing the street.
A person who is an outstanding leader or example in a particular field.
She is considered a guiding light in the world of science.
lightadjective
Having little weight; not heavy.
The light suitcase was easy to carry up the stairs.
Not intense or strong; gentle or mild.
She wore a light perfume that was pleasant and not overpowering.
Pale in color or not dark.
He chose a light blue shirt for the interview.
Not serious or solemn; cheerful or carefree.
The conversation was light and filled with laughter.
Easily digestible or not rich in flavor.
For lunch, she preferred a light salad instead of a heavy meal.
Having sufficient illumination; bright, not dark.
At midsummer it stays light outside until almost midnight.
lightverb
To make something start to burn.
She used a match to light the candle.
To illuminate or provide light to a place or object.
The street lamps light the road at night.
To become illuminated or bright.
The room will light up when you turn on the switch.
To catch fire or begin to burn easily.
Thin synthetic fabrics can light very quickly if they get too close to a gas stove.
To settle or land on a surface.
The bird lighted on the branch.
lightadverb
With little weight or baggage; lightly.
They prefer to travel light whenever they go on business trips.
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