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light (EN)
nom, verbe, adjectif, adverbe

nom “light”

sg. light, pl. lights ou indén.
  1. lumière
    The light from the sun makes the colors in the garden look vibrant.
  2. luminaire
    Can you replace the light in the hallway? It's been flickering.
  3. feu de signalisation
    I was stuck at the light for five minutes before it finally turned green.
  4. éclaircissement
    The teacher's explanation shed light on the complex topic.
  5. perspective
    After hearing his side of the story, I saw the situation in a new light.
  6. briquet
    I can't seem to find my light; do you have one for my cigarette?
  7. vue (en pleine vue)
    The scandal came to light after an investigative journalist published the report.

verbe “light”

infinitif light; il lights; prét. lit, lighted; part. passé lit, lighted; gér. lighting
  1. allumer
    We lit the campfire and gathered around to tell stories.
  2. enflammer
    The arsonist was seen lighting the abandoned building on fire.
  3. éclairer
    The lighthouse lit the rocky coastline to warn passing ships.
  4. s'enflammer
    Despite the wind, the kindling finally caught and the bonfire lit.

adjectif “light”

light, comp. lighter, sup. lightest
  1. clair (lumineux)
    The light room was perfect for painting, with plenty of natural sunlight.
  2. clair (couleur)
    Her light blonde hair contrasted with her dark clothing.
  3. léger
    She preferred light luggage to make her travel easier.
  4. léger (allégé)
    After the workout, he chose a light salad over a heavy meal.
  5. léger (intensité)
    The light breeze was not enough to cool us down on the hot summer day.
  6. doux
    Her light touch on the piano keys created a soft melody.
  7. facile
    After his surgery, he was assigned only light tasks at work.
  8. léger (importance)
    The conversation was filled with light banter, nothing serious.
  9. sensible
    The baby is a light sleeper, waking up at the slightest noise.
  10. léger (humeur)
    Her light laughter filled the room, making everyone smile.

adverbe “light”

light (more/most)
  1. légèrement
    He packed light for the weekend trip, taking only a small backpack.