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lighting

/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting related

lightingnoun

lightings

Translations

éclairage

The lighting in the restaurant created a cozy and intimate atmosphere.

L’éclairage du restaurant créait une atmosphère chaleureuse et intime.

Additional translations

installation d’éclairageSens concret : ensemble du matériel ou dispositif d’éclairage.

allumageSens de mise à feu ou d’action d’allumer quelque chose.

Definitions

The arrangement or effect of lights in a room or space.

The lighting in the restaurant created a cozy and intimate atmosphere.

The equipment used to provide illumination, such as lamps, light fixtures, and bulbs.

The stage lighting was set up to highlight the performers during the concert.

The act or process of providing or using light, or of igniting something.

Lighting the candles took only a few moments.

Synonyms

lightingadjective

/ˈlaɪ.tɪŋ/

Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to illumination or lighting equipment.

Translations

d’éclairageSe dit d’une personne, d’un métier ou d’un dispositif lié à l’éclairage.

They hired a lighting specialist to redesign the office.

Ils ont engagé un spécialiste d’éclairage pour réaménager le bureau.

Definitions

Relating to or used for providing illumination.

They hired a lighting specialist to redesign the office.

Synonyms

lightinggerund / present participle

Used before nouns to describe something that emits or produces light.

Translations

éclairantSens participial : qui émet ou produit de la lumière.

The lighting torch guided them through the cave.

La torche éclairante les a guidés à travers la grotte.

Definitions

Emitting or producing light; illuminating.

The lighting torch guided them through the cave.

Synonyms

lightnoun

Definitions

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

Definitions

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

lighting

ing-form

lit

Past Simple

lit

Past Participle

lighting

ing-form

/laɪt/

(past & pp: lit, lit / lighted, lighted – interchangeable; "lighted" often used as adj before a noun)

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

lightadverb

Definitions

With little weight or baggage; lightly.

They prefer to travel light whenever they go on business trips.