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limelight

/ˈlaɪmlaɪt/

Translations

limelightnoun

limelights

les feux de la rampeSens figuré courant ; également employé pour la notoriété publique.

After winning the award, she found herself in the limelight.

Après avoir remporté le prix, elle s'est retrouvée sous les feux de la rampe.

Additional translations

la lumière oxhydriqueTerme historique de théâtre ; emploi aujourd'hui rare.

Synonyms

public attention

limelightadjective

/ˈlaɪmlaɪt/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., 'limelight glare').

Additional translations

de la rampeEmploi rare, surtout dans un contexte théâtral.

Synonyms

limelightnoun

A type of stage lighting once used in theaters, created by directing a flame at a cylinder of lime, which produced a bright white light.

The actor stood in the limelight, delivering his monologue with great intensity.

The focus of public attention or notoriety.

After winning the award, she found herself in the limelight, with media outlets eager to interview her.

limelightadjective

Relating to or associated with limelight, especially fame or stage lighting, when used before another noun.

The performer was blinded by the limelight glare.