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"Light" in French: lumière
la lumière
Light in French as illumination is la lumière. Say Allume la lumière and Éteins la lumière. Daylight is la lumière du jour; a lamp gives de la lumière.
Entering a dark room
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How to pronounce lumière
Say it
lü-MYEHR
/ly.mjɛʁ/
lü-MYEHR. ü as in tu; stress on MYEHR.
"Light" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la lumière | the light Illumination. | Illumination. |
| allumer / éteindre la lumière | to turn the light on / off Switches. | Switches. |
| la lumière du jour | daylight Natural light. | Natural light. |
| une lumière douce | soft light Mood. | Mood. |
How to use lumière in real life
- 1Entering a dark room
Tu allumes la lumière, s'il te plaît ?
Will you turn the light on, please?
Allumer la lumière.
- 2Cinema seats
La lumière baisse juste avant le film.
The light dims right before the film.
House lights.
- 3Desk setup
Il me faut plus de lumière pour lire.
I need more light to read.
Amount of light.
Mistakes English speakers make with lumière
Incorrect: Allume le lumière.
Correct: Allume la lumière.
Lumière is feminine: la lumière.
Incorrect: Ferme la lumière.
Correct: Éteins la lumière.
Turn off with éteindre, not fermer.
Good to know
In flats, people say la lumière for ceiling lights and une lampe for a lamp. Light as not-heavy is léger—different word. Photographers chase la lumière du nord near windows.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Settling in for a movie night
ChatPal
J'éteins la lumière ?
Shall I turn off the light?
You
Oui, éteins la lumière, on démarre.
Yes, turn off the light—we're starting.
ChatPal
Il reste une petite lumière près du canapé.
There's still a little light by the sofa.
You
C'est parfait comme ça.
That's perfect like that.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Light" in French
How do you say light in French?
La lumière for illumination.
How do I turn the light on?
Allume la lumière.
How do I turn it off?
Éteins la lumière.
Is light as in not heavy the same?
No—that is léger / légère.
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