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lighter

/ˈlaɪtə/

/ˈlaɪtər/

lighternoun

lighters

/ˈlaɪtə/

/ˈlaɪtər/

Traductions

briquet

He flicked the lighter to ignite the candle on the table.

Il a actionné le briquet pour allumer la bougie sur la table.

Traductions supplémentaires

allègeTerme maritime.

Définitions

A device used to create a flame, typically for lighting cigarettes, cigars, or pipes.

He flicked the lighter to ignite the candle on the table.

A flat-bottomed barge used to load or unload ships in places where they cannot dock.

The cargo was transferred from the ship to the shore using a lighter.

Synonymes

lighteradjective

/ˈlaɪ.tə/

/ˈlaɪ.tɚ/

Traductions

à briquetDans des contextes comme « lighter fluid ».

He bought a can of lighter fluid before the camping trip.

Il a acheté une boîte d'essence à briquet avant le voyage de camping.

Définitions

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a cigarette lighter or to the fuel or mechanism it uses.

He bought a can of lighter fluid before the camping trip.

Synonymes

fainter

more delicate

less heavy

Antonymes

lighterverb

lightered

Past Simple

lightered

Past Participle

lightering

Gerund

/ˈlaɪ.tə/

/ˈlaɪ.tɚ/

Transitive verb meaning ‘to convey or unload cargo by means of a lighter (barge)’.

Traductions

transborderTerme maritime.

The crew lightered the containers from the ship to the pier.

L'équipage a transbordé les conteneurs du navire au quai.

Définitions

To convey or unload (cargo) by means of a lighter barge.

The crew lightered the containers from the ship to the pier.

Synonymes

lightnoun

Définitions

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

lighter

Comp.

lighter

Comp.

lightest

Super.

/laɪt/

Traductions

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.

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.

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.

léger

The light suitcase was easy to carry up the stairs.

La valise légère était facile à porter dans les escaliers.

légerAu sens figuré : peu grave, détendu, sans solennité.

The conversation was light and filled with laughter.

La conversation était légère et pleine de rires.

Définitions

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.

Synonymes

Antonymes

lightverb

Définitions

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

Définitions

With little weight or baggage; lightly.

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