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lit
UK
/lɪt/
US
/lɪt/
more lit
Comp.
most lit
Super.
UK
/lɪt/
US
/lɪt/
Translations
The room was beautifully lit by the soft glow of candles.
La pièce était magnifiquement éclairée par la douce lueur des bougies.
The party last night was absolutely lit!
La soirée d’hier soir était absolument géniale !
He was so lit after a few drinks that he could barely stand.
Il était tellement défoncé après quelques verres qu’il tenait à peine debout.
Definitions
The room was beautifully lit by the soft glow of candles.
The party last night was absolutely lit!
He was so lit after a few drinks that he could barely stand.
Colloquial abbreviation of 'literature'.
Translations
She's taking a course in modern American lit this semester.
Elle suit un cours de littérature américaine moderne ce semestre.
Definitions
She's taking a course in modern American lit this semester.
Definitions
The room was filled with bright light from the large windows.
He turned on the light to read his book.
There was a mischievous light in her eyes as she told the story.
We waited at the red light before crossing the street.
She is considered a guiding light in the world of science.
Definitions
The light suitcase was easy to carry up the stairs.
She wore a light perfume that was pleasant and not overpowering.
He chose a light blue shirt for the interview.
The conversation was light and filled with laughter.
For lunch, she preferred a light salad instead of a heavy meal.
At midsummer it stays light outside until almost midnight.
lit
Past Simple
lit
Past Simple
lit
Past Participle
lighting
ing-form
UK
/laɪt/
US
/laɪt/
(past & pp: lit, lit / lighted, lighted – interchangeable; "lighted" often used as adj before a noun)
Translations
She used a match to light the candle.
Elle a utilisé une allumette pour allumer la bougie.
The street lamps light the road at night.
Les lampadaires éclairent la route la nuit.
The room will light up when you turn on the switch.
La pièce s’allumera quand vous actionnerez l’interrupteur.
Additional translations
Definitions
She used a match to light the candle.
The street lamps light the road at night.
The room will light up when you turn on the switch.
Thin synthetic fabrics can light very quickly if they get too close to a gas stove.
The bird lighted on the branch.
Definitions
They prefer to travel light whenever they go on business trips.