illumination in French
illumination in French is illumination, enluminure — illumination means light, or the act of providing light.
illumination in French
illumination
The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.
enluminure
Adornment of books and manuscripts with colored illustrations. See illuminate (transitive verb).
What does "illumination" mean?
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noun Light, or the act of providing light.
"The stage lighting provided dramatic illumination during the final scene."
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noun Ornamental decoration added to a manuscript or book.
"The gold-leaf illumination on the page had survived remarkably well."
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noun A moment of insight or understanding.
"Her explanation brought sudden illumination to a topic he'd struggled with for years."
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illumination in a sentence
- The stage lighting provided dramatic illumination during the final scene.
- The gold-leaf illumination on the page had survived remarkably well.
- Her explanation brought sudden illumination to a topic he'd struggled with for years.
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What is "illumination" in French?
"illumination" in French is illumination, enluminure. illumination means: Light, or the act of providing light.
How do you use "illumination" in a sentence?
Example: "The stage lighting provided dramatic illumination during the final scene." In French, "illumination" is illumination, enluminure.
Are there other ways to say "illumination" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "illumination": illumination, enluminure.
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