light

• Se dit de ce qui a un faible poids, n'est pas lourd, ou de ce qui est lumineux ou de couleur pâle, peu intense.

Describes something that has little weight, is not heavy, or has a bright or pale color.

1. Not heavyA1formal

   Having little weight; easy to lift or carry.

   léger (peu lourd)

   • This bag is light; I can carry it easily.
   • Feathers are very light.
   • The light suitcase made travel convenient.

   Synonymesairyfeatherweightfeatherylightweightslight

   Antonymesheavyweighty

2. BrightA1formal

   Producing or reflecting a lot of light; not dark.

   clair, lumineux

   • The room is light and airy.
   • She prefers light colors like white and yellow.
   • The light morning sun woke me up.

   Synonymesbrightbrilliantglowingilluminatedluminousradiantshiningsunlit

   Antonymesdarkdimdullgloomymurkyobscureshadowy

3. Not dense or heavyA2informal

   Containing little fat, alcohol, or other heavy substances.

   léger, allégé

   • This beer is light and refreshing.
   • I ordered a light salad for lunch.
   • She drinks light coffee with skim milk.

   Synonymesdietlightweightlitethinweak

   Antonymesdenseheavysubstantialthickweighty

4. Easy or not seriousB1informal

   Not demanding much effort, time, or seriousness.

   léger, peu sérieux

   • It's a light read for the beach.
   • The conversation was light and fun.
   • He made a light comment about the situation.

   Synonymeseasyeffortlessfrivoloussimpleslightsuperficialtrivialundemanding

   Antonymesdifficulthardheavyseriousweighty

• Adverbe signifiant « avec un poids physique ou une pression légère » ou « facilement ». S'emploie pour décrire des actions faites avec délicatesse ou sans lourdeur, identique en forme à l'adjectif.

An adverb meaning "with little physical weight or pressure" or "easily." It is used to describe actions performed gently or without heaviness, identical in form to the adjective.

1. With little weight or forceB1informal

   Used to describe touching, sleeping, eating, etc., with little weight or pressure.

   Légèrement, avec peu de force ou de poids

   • She sleeps very light and wakes up easily.
   • He touched her lightly on the shoulder.
   • They ate lightly before the big meal.

   Synonymesdelicatelyfaintlygentlymildlyslightly

   Antonymeshard

2. Without much seriousnessB2informal

   In a casual or not serious manner.

   De manière légère

   • He took the criticism lightly.
   • She spoke lightly about her achievements.
   • Don't take the situation so lightly.

   Synonymesairilycarelesslycasuallyflippantlyfrivolouslylightlynonchalantly

   Antonymesgravelyseriouslysolemnly

• Rayonnement électromagnétique visible par l'œil humain, ou source ou état d'éclairage.

A noun referring to electromagnetic radiation that can be perceived by the human eye, or the source or state of illumination.

1. Electromagnetic radiationA1formal

   The form of energy visible to the human eye, traveling in waves.

   Lumière (rayonnement électromagnétique)

   • Sunlight is essential for plants to grow.
   • The room was filled with bright light.
   • Turn on the light so we can see better.

   Synonymesbrightnessglowilluminationluminescenceradiancevisible radiation

2. Device for illuminationA1formal

   A source or device that produces light, such as a lamp or bulb.

   luminaire (dispositif d'éclairage)

   • The street light was flickering at night.
   • She bought a new reading light for her desk.
   • The traffic light turned red.

   Synonymesbeaconbulbfixtureflashlightilluminantlamplanterntorch

3. Understanding or knowledgeB2formal

   Mental illumination or insight into a situation.

   lumière (sens figuré)

   • The professor shed light on the complex theory.
   • New evidence came to light during the investigation.
   • He finally saw the light and understood the mistake.

   Synonymesawarenessclaritycomprehensionenlightenmentilluminationinsightknowledgeunderstandingwisdom

   Antonymesconfusiondarknessignoranceobscurity

4. Traffic signalA2informal

   A set of colored lights used to control traffic flow.

   Feu de signalisation

   • The light turned green, so we drove forward.
   • Wait for the light to change before crossing.
   • Traffic lights help prevent accidents at intersections.

   Synonymesrobotsignalstoplighttraffic lighttraffic signal

• Verbe désignant l'action d'allumer ou de provoquer la combustion de quelque chose, ou d'éclairer.

A verb used to indicate the act of igniting or causing something to burn, or to illuminate.

verbe irrégulier

1. Ignite or turn onA2formal

   To cause something to start burning or to turn on a light source.

   allumer

   • She lit the candles on the birthday cake.
   • He lit a cigarette outside the building.
   • Please light the fireplace; it's cold in here.

   Synonymesfireignitekindleswitch onturn on

   Antonymesblow outdouseextinguishput outquenchsmothersnuffstifle

2. IlluminateB1formal

   To provide light to an area or object.

   éclairer

   • The street lamps light the road at night.
   • They lit the stage with colorful spotlights.
   • The moon lit the path through the forest.

   Synonymesbrightenclarifyfloodlightilluminateillumineirradiatelightenspotlight

   Antonymesdarkendimextinguishobscureshade

3. Descend or landB2formal

   To come down from the air and land, as an aircraft or bird.

   se poser / atterrir

   • The plane lit down safely on the runway.
   • The bird lit on the branch after flying across the lake.
   • The helicopter lit on the helipad during the storm.

   Synonymesalightcome downdescendlandperchrestsettletouch down

Variantes phrasallight uplight upon