spotlight

• Substantif désignant une lampe projetant un faisceau de lumière intense et focalisé sur une zone précise, ou, au sens figuré, la position d'attention ou de notoriété publique.

A noun referring to a lamp that projects a strong, focused beam of light onto a specific area, or figuratively, a position of public attention or prominence.

1. Focus of public attentionB2formal

   A position of intense public interest or scrutiny.

   projecteur de l'attention publique

   • The scandal put the company in the spotlight.
   • She enjoys being in the spotlight during performances.
   • The politician tried to avoid the media spotlight.

   Synonymesattentionfocusglarelimelightnoticepublic eyepublicity

2. Stage lighting deviceB1formal

   A lamp that produces a strong, focused beam of light to illuminate a specific area, often used in theater or events.

   Projecteur de scène

   • The spotlight followed the singer across the stage.
   • The technician adjusted the spotlight for the solo performance.
   • A single spotlight highlighted the actor's face.

   Synonymesspot

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'attirer l'attention ou de focaliser sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou d'éclairer avec un projecteur.

A verb used to indicate the act of directing attention or focus onto someone or something, or illuminating with a spotlight.

1. Make prominentB2formal

   To draw attention to something or someone, making them more visible or important.

   mettre en lumière

   • The documentary spotlights the struggles of small farmers.
   • The article spotlights the achievements of young scientists.
   • The conference will spotlight emerging technologies in healthcare.

   Synonymesaccentuateemphasizefeatureforegroundhighlightpoint upshowcasestressunderlineunderscore

   Antonymesconcealhidemaskobscureovershadow

2. Illuminate with a lightB1formal

   To shine a directed beam of light on a person or object, especially on a stage.

   Éclairer avec un projecteur

   • The technician spotlights the lead singer during the performance.
   • The dancer was spotlit from above as she performed her solo.
   • They spotlit the painting to highlight its details.

   Synonymesfloodlighthighlightilluminatelightlight up