lighting

• Disposition ou qualité de la lumière dans un espace, ou équipement utilisé pour l'éclairage artificiel.

A noun referring to the arrangement or quality of light in a space, or the equipment used to provide artificial light.

indénombrable

1. Illumination equipmentB2formalart

   The equipment used to provide artificial light for a stage, film, or event.

   Éclairage (équipement)

   • The theater's lighting created a dramatic atmosphere.
   • The film crew adjusted the lighting for the night scene.
   • Good lighting is essential for photography.

2. Arrangement of lightsB1formal

   The way lights are arranged or used in a space.

   éclairage

   • The room's lighting was soft and warm.
   • They improved the office lighting to reduce eye strain.
   • The restaurant has excellent lighting for dining.

   Synonymesillumination

3. Natural lightA2formal

   Light from the sun or other natural sources.

   lumière naturelle

   • The room gets good natural lighting during the day.
   • The architect designed the building for optimal lighting.
   • Poor lighting made it hard to read the map.

   Synonymesdaylightsunlight

• 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