French · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Lamp" in French: lampe
la lampe
Lamp in French is la lampe. A bedside lamp is une lampe de chevet. Say allumer / éteindre la lampe for on and off.
Evening reading
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How to pronounce lampe
Say it
lahmp
/lɑ̃p/
Lahmp—clear a; final p often released lightly. Feminine.
"Lamp" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la lampe | the lamp Default. | Default. |
| lampe de chevet | bedside lamp Bedroom. | Bedroom. |
| allumer la lampe | to turn on the lamp On. | On. |
| éteindre la lampe | to turn off the lamp Off. | Off. |
How to use lampe in real life
- 1Evening reading
Allume la lampe, je n'y vois rien.
Turn on the lamp—I can't see a thing.
La lampe.
- 2Decorating
Cette lampe donne une lumière trop blanche.
This lamp gives too white a light.
Cette lampe.
- 3Bedtime
J'éteins la lampe de chevet dans cinq minutes.
I'm turning off the bedside lamp in five minutes.
Lampe de chevet.
Mistakes English speakers make with lampe
Incorrect: Le lampe.
Correct: La lampe.
Lampe is feminine.
Incorrect: Ouvrir la lampe (for turn on)
Correct: Allumer la lampe.
Lights use allumer/éteindre, not ouvrir/fermer.
Good to know
French homes love une belle lampe as décor. For ceiling fixtures people may say le plafonnier; lampe covers portable and shade lamps.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Setting mood for a movie night
ChatPal
On garde la lampe du salon ?
Shall we keep the living-room lamp on?
You
Non, éteins la lampe ; trop fort.
No, turn off the lamp—too bright.
ChatPal
Ok. Je laisse juste la petite lampe.
Okay. I'll leave just the little lamp.
You
Parfait.
Perfect.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lamp" in French
How do you say lamp in French?
La lampe.
How do I say turn on/off the lamp?
Allumer / éteindre la lampe.
What is a bedside lamp?
Une lampe de chevet.
Is lampe feminine?
Yes.
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